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Marines with weapons by their sides stand in rows on pavement as two drill instructors inspect them on a sunny day.

Unwavering Discipline

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frantz Gaillou inspects recruits during an initial drill event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 7, 2025. The initial drill evaluation tests each platoon's ability to listen and react to their drill instructor's orders, demonstrating the unit's discipline and esprit de corps.

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