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Close-up of two uniformed Marines wearing camouflage face paint and holding weapons in a wooded area.

Corporals Course

Marine Corps Cpl. Valentin Hernandezcastaneda participates in the corporals course at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Feb. 2, 2024. The course tests Marines’ ability to navigate adverse terrain and perform casualty evacuations.

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