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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Corps recruits climb above and under slanted bars under a cloudy sky.

The Crucible

Marine Corp recruit Alexis Banks climbs an obstacle course during the Crucible, the culminating event in recruit training, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024.

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