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Marine Corps Pvt. Alexander D. Klopfenstein stands in a basic warrior stance during the body sparring event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Viglione

Marine Corps Pvt. Alexander D. Klopfenstein stands in a basic warrior stance during the body sparring event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Viglione

Marine Corps Pvt. Alexander D. Klopfenstein stands in a basic warrior stance during the body sparring event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Viglione

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