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Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold security during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Crucible Guard

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell/Released 250904-M-FF476-1148.JPG

Sep 15, 2025

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold security during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

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Canon EOS R

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RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM

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1/400

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200

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