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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Four children pull a rope while playing tug-of-war on a field during the day.

Let the Games Begin!

Participants compete in a round of tug-of-war at Marine Corps Community Services' Future Marine Bootcamp at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 23, 2025. This boot camp is designed to give school-aged children a glimpse of life as an enlisted Marine while emphasizing the importance of community.

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