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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marine Corps recruits climb a wooden structure as dozens of fellow recruits provide support from below in a wooded area.

Conquering the Crucible

Marine Corps recruits complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culminating test of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training.

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