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A close-up of a Marine Corps recruit in a camouflage uniform pulling off a black gas mask.

Mask Confidence

A Marine Corps recruit breaks the seal on an M50 gas mask during a confidence chamber event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 27, 2026. During training, recruits learned to properly use the gas mask, respond to potential chemical and biological threats and trust their issued gear.

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