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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines, shown from an angle below them, rappel from a yellowish wooden tower.

Towering Confidence

Marines assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, descend from the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 10, 2025. The tower provides opportunities for new Marines to gain confidence in themselves and their gear and is one of the last training events for Marines at the recruit depot.

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