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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of Marines stand behind a thick rope obstacle. One Marine is yelling.

Ready Recruits

Marine Corps recruits take on the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 1, 2024. The course instills confidence through the various challenging obstacles.

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