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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A large group of Marines carrying weapons and backpacks shout in unison as they climb up a dirt hill.

Reaper Roar

Marine Corps recruits hike up a dirt hill known as the Reaper during the final portion of the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour event when recruits apply the knowledge they’ve learned throughout their training.

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