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Marines observe and touch a jungle gecko.

Tactile Reptile

Marines observe and touch a jungle gecko during Cobra Gold 18 at Camp Ban Chan Khrem, Thailand, Feb. 19, 2018. The basic jungle survival skills course prepares Marines for operations in the harsh environment. The Marines are assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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