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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A person in a camouflage uniform with a rifle in one hand lies on their back in mud under a log and barbed wire.

Waterlogged Warrior

Marine Corps officer candidates navigate under logs and barbed wire in the mud at the Officer Candidate School's combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 3, 2026. The course tests candidates' endurance and ability to navigate obstacles under pressure in a simulated combat environment.

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