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MCB Camp Pendleton

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Oceanside, California
Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

May 21, 2011

Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder, a recent recipient of the Navy Cross, leaps over a hurdle on an obstacle course during the 3rd Annual Recon Challenge, May 21. During the two-man team challenge, which began at 4 a.m., the 18 teams of Recon Marines fearlessly hiked up some of the base’s most intense hills, swam through ice-cold waters, conquered the Corps’ traditional obstacle course, conducted circuit course exercises and then finally displayed what every Marine is known for, marksmanship.

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