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Two Marines wearing camouflage military uniforms wrestle in the sand while participating in a squad competition.

Down and Dirty

Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment and Weapons and Field Training Battalion participate in a squad competition at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2025. The competition aimed to assess discipline, attention to detail and warfighting proficiency.

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