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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit rappels down a tower with safety on gear on as fellow recruits gather on the ground as seen from above.

New Heights

A Marine Corps recruit descends the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 16, 2025. The 47-foot-tall tower helps recruits overcome fear of heights and trust their gear.

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