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A Marine stands and yells down at poolees who are wearing red shirts and doing crunches on a field during the day

Can You Hear Me Now?

Marine Corps Sgt. Shannon Ruddy directs poolees assigned to Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool functions serve to help prepare future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training.

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