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Keep Swimming

Marine Corps 1st Sgt. James Waddington competes in a swimming event during the fittest instructor competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 23, 2024. The competition brings Marines from different units together to compete in a variety of events, including a blind ruck march, a swimming competition and a modified biathlon.

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