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After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines.

Alpha Company, 1st Recrui...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero/Released 211229-M-MI059-1004.JPG

Jan 4, 2022

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, helps his fellow recruit to his feet on an obstacle at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

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ILCE-7RM4

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24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

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1/320

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100

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