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Marine recruits crawl through mud.

Crucible Crawl

Marine Corps recruit Jorge Pelaez crawls through mud during the final challenge of recruit training, known as the Crucible, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 13, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devon Burton

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