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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine holding a rope rappels down a mountain.

Ready Rappel

A Marine rappels during a jungle leaders course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, March 19, 2024. The course is designed to prepare U.S. and allied forces for operations in austere jungle environments.

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