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Devil Pups Youth Program for America Train at Camp Pendleton - Devil Pups participating in the Devil Pups Youth Program for America stand in formation before hiking Old Smokey Mountain at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2023. The 10-day program held at MCB Camp Pendleton offers students, ages 14 –17, the opportunity to engage in physical activities, classroom lectures, and Marine Corps activities. The program also gives Marines the opportunity to volunteer their time and make a positive impact on young men and women in the community. More than 54,000 students have graduated since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jenni)

Devil Pups Graduation - Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program march during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, shakes hands with Benjamin Hulbert, the 50,000th Devil Pup graduate, during the Devil Pups graduation ceremony on Camp Pendleton's 52 Area Parade Deck, July 28. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, shakes hands with Benjamin Hulbert, the 50,000th Devil Pup graduate, during the Devil Pups graduation ceremony on Camp Pendleton's 52 Area Parade Deck, July 28.

A platoon of Devil Pups march into the Camp Pendleton, 62 Area swimming facility on July 12, which is day eight of their 10 day encampment. One of the graduation requirements is to jump from the 25-foot tower into the pool. - A platoon of Devil Pups march into the Camp Pendleton, 62 Area swimming facility on July 12, which is day eight of their 10 day encampment. One of the graduation requirements is to jump from the 25-foot tower into the pool.