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A Marine Corps recruit maneuvers through an obstacle.

Crucible Circle

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, begin the first day of the Crucible on Page Field at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. September 9, 2021. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training and tests the intestinal fortitude, physical stamina, and teamwork of every recruit before they earn their Eagle, Globe and Anchor and the title Marine.

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