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A group of Marines in camouflage and vests carries a small boat on the shore, with other Marines surrounding them. One Marine carrying a flag walks in front of them.

Surf Bound

Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft during a small boat raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 15, 2026. Hosted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific, the course prepares the unit for upcoming deployments by enhancing their expeditionary capabilities as a small boat raid company.

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