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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine stands and shouts at two other Marines who fight in the sand.

Sandy Sparring

Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Gonzalez observes a body sparring event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 1, 2024. Recruits learn martial arts techniques such as body sparring and pugil sticks to help build a warrior ethos and esprit de corps.

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