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An underwater photo shows Marines sweimming with their gear.

Swimming With Weight

Marines swim 25 meters with their gear during water survival training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 18, 2017. The training simulates Marines weighted with gear while crossing a small body of water. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Sorci

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