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Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a physical training event honoring Sgt. Rafael Peralta on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2019. Peralta gave his life during Operation Phantom Fury in 2004 to save the lives of his fellow Marines, so every Nov. 15 on the anniversary of his death the 31st MEU holds an event honoring him. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official Marine Corps video by Pfc. Joshua Brittenham)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, collectively run a total of 244th miles to commemorate the 244th Marine Corps birthday at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2019. The Marines and sailors come together to build comradery and honor the Marines of the past, present and future. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Cpl. Nickolas Beamish)

As we continue to highlight the Corporal’s Leadership Course, today we will focus on the Marines who help shape these corporals into the small unit leaders you see upon their graduation from the course. The Corporal’s Leadership Course Instructor’s lead from the front and set the example for the students. They are with the students all day long from physical training in the morning to class room instruction; from drill to uniform inspections; and from evaluations to graduation. These Marines put in unprecedented hours and hard work to shape the future of the Marine Corps. Now hear from one of our very own, Sgt. Van Dusen. Visit https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/News/ for more happenings at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Lemons)

As we continue to highlight the Corporals Leadership Course, today we focus on the Physical Training (PT) aspect of the course. Being physically fit is an essential part of the Marine Corps, so throughout the course instructors lead the students through vigorous PT sessions aimed at teaching them how to push through both mentally and physically stressful situations. Through many long, early mornings on the PT field, the students learn skills and techniques to bring back to their units and become more effective leaders.

Quick, someone call a Corpsman! U.S. Navy Corpsmen compete in a Corpsman Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 14, 2019. The competition was held by corpsmen assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in lieu of a ball for the 121st corpsman birthday. The competition included nine teams of five corpsmen who completed five events that tested the Sailors’ mental and physical stamina. Events included capture the flag paintball, a 250 meter swim pulling a patient, a one mile run through rough terrain and obstacles carrying a patient, a quiz on corpsmen history and a test on clinical knowledge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marines compete in the Commanding General’s (CG’s) Cup Warrior High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Challenge at Del Mar Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2019. The Warrior HITT Challenge is one of many CG’s Cup events that Marines from various units compete in to gain points for their unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Stephen Beard)

Matthew C. Perry High School students in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) train with instructors at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. MCJROTC is a leadership program that transforms students to be better citizens. MCJROTC students practice drill, marksmanship, conduct uniform inspections and physical training to prepare themselves for future success. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Castro)