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Recruits stand on either side of a dirt road with mountains in the background.

Crucible Hike

Marine Corps recruits complete a hike during the Crucible, the final event in recruit training, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 20, 2023.

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Tags: training, Marine Corps, Marine Corps, Marine Corps
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez VIRIN: 230920-M-SL155-1196C.JPG

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