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A platoon of Marine Corps recruits stands ready at a drill inspection.

Rifle Salute

Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4030, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, execute a rifle salute during an initial drill evaluation at Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2018. During evaluations, drillmasters inspect the platoon's uniforms, bearing and movements. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915.

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