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Michael Eckert swings onto flying curtains during the 2012 American Ninja Warrior southeast regional in Miami, Fla., April 17, 2012. Eckert placed fifth and later competed in the finals. After enlisting in the Marine Corps in March 2013, Eckert requalified in 2014 and competed a second time in the American Ninja Warrior finals in Las Vegas, Nev. Courtesy photo

Marine pursues a life of physical fitness for himself and others

Michael Eckert swings onto flying curtains during the 2012 American Ninja Warrior southeast regional in Miami, Fla., April 17, 2012. Eckert placed fifth and later competed in the finals. After enlisting in the Marine Corps in March 2013, Eckert requalified in 2014 and competed a second time in the American Ninja Warrior finals in Las Vegas, Nev. Courtesy photo

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Credit: Sgt. Jessica Quezada VIRIN: 120417-O-ZZ999-001.JPG