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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine in uniform swims near the bottom of a pool as their reflection is seen at the surface and fellow swimmers are in the background.

Reflecting Pool

Marines participate in a water survival advanced training course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2025. During the course, Marines conducted 50 training hours of endurance swims, lifesaving techniques, physical and mental conditioning and confidence drills.

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