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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier swims in a pool during a competition.

Silver Swimmer

Army Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks, a member of the World Class Athlete Program, swims the freestyle portion of the 200-meter individual medley during the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, Aug. 30, 2024. Marks won five silver medals during the games.

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