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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine recruit maneuvers, hands first, through a red tire while other recruits stand behind and watch with a forest behind.

Only Way Through

A Marine Corps recruit maneuvers through an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 4, 2025. The Crucible is the culminating test of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training.

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