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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marine Corps recruits in tactical gear carrying weapons crawl over an obstacle in a wooded area.

Making Marines

Marine Corps recruits crawl over an obstacle during basic warrior training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025. The weeklong training event teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers.

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