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A Marine looks up at the camera while climbing a thick rope.

Rope Ready

Marine Corps Cpl. Bryan Arce climbs a rope during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 14, 2024. The base hosted the event to promote unit cohesion, esprit de corps and physical fitness.

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