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US Naval Academy Midshipmen from the Class of 2009, run double time to their next event while participate in this year's Sea Trials, at Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps'"Crucible"and Navy's"Battle Stations"programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen. (The image is intended time lapsed photography)

US Naval Academy Midshipmen from the Class of 2009, run double time to...

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A female US Naval Academy Midshipmen crawls the mud as she participates in "Sea Trials" at Hospital Point at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

A female US Naval Academy Midshipmen crawls the mud as she participate...

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US Naval Academy Midshipmen, compete in a tug-of-war event during "Sea Trials" at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

US Naval Academy Midshipmen, compete in a tug-of-war event during "Sea...

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A US Naval Academy Midshipmen crawls through the water while participating in "Sea Trials" at Hospital Point at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps' "Crucible" and Navy's "Battle Stations" programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

A US Naval Academy Midshipmen crawls through the water while participa...

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US Naval Academy Midshipmen, aboard a 'Zodiac' Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Raft paddle to reach the shore in an evolution during"Sea Trials"at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (MD). Modeled after the US Marine Corps'"Crucible"and Navy's"Battle Stations"programs, Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshmen midshipmen and also a leadership challenge for the Upperclassmen

US Naval Academy Midshipmen, aboard a 'Zodiac' Combat Rubber Reconnais...

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Sailors from the Sierra Leone and Togo navies perform a pipe patch during a crucible aboard USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).

Sailors from the Sierra Leone and Togo navies perform a pipe patch dur...

ATLANTIC OCEAN, (Apr. 21, 2010) Sailors from the Sierra Leone and Togo navies perform a pipe patch during a crucible aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). The c... More

Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, confronts

Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, confronts

Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, confronts another task he and his teammates must complete during the Crucible. Becoming a Marine has been Eiland’s goal since the death of his mother in 2009.

Marines of Company B enjoy a well-deserved Warrior’s

Marines of Company B enjoy a well-deserved Warrior’s

Marines of Company B enjoy a well-deserved Warrior’s Breakfast. This is their first meal following 54 hours of food deprivation while on the Crucible.

Texas boxer becomes U.S. Marine

Texas boxer becomes U.S. Marine

Pvt. Marco N. Paniagua, Platoon 2114, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, makes his way over the top of a simulated mine field obstacle during the 12-Stall portion of the Crucible, Jan. 19. Paniagua had ... More

Bulgarian comes to America, goes Marine

Bulgarian comes to America, goes Marine

Pfc. Cvetomir V. Cvetkov, Platoon 1074, Company D, is a native of Bulgaria who came to America to earn some extra money and decided he wanted to stay. He joined the Marine Corps to be “One of the best."

Recruits Michael Ramprashad and Michael Angelo Liming

Recruits Michael Ramprashad and Michael Angelo Liming

Recruits Michael Ramprashad and Michael Angelo Liming from Platoon 1017, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion help fellow recruit, Nikolas Ryan overcome an obstacle called the weaver during their Cruci... More

Pvt. Nicholas Heffernan, a Marine with Platoon 3028,

Pvt. Nicholas Heffernan, a Marine with Platoon 3028,

Pvt. Nicholas Heffernan, a Marine with Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls through the sand at the Fallujah Resupply Course during the Crucible, April 7. The Course is design... More

Recruit Joseph Brilhart, left, helps Rct. Thomas Reber

Recruit Joseph Brilhart, left, helps Rct. Thomas Reber

Recruit Joseph Brilhart, left, helps Rct. Thomas Reber put on his helmet in order to fight in the Octagon, April 15, during Alpha Company's Crucible. The Octagon houses boxing matches and pugil stick bouts betw... More

Recruit Spencer Rodriguez of Platoon 1036, Bravo Company,

Recruit Spencer Rodriguez of Platoon 1036, Bravo Company,

Recruit Spencer Rodriguez of Platoon 1036, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, glances back to check if his fire team is ready to patrol through a 200-yard "danger area" during Event 6 of the Crucibl... More

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct buddy-carry exercises around the perimeter of the Leadership Reaction Course of Event 2 before they head to their next obstacle May 26 at Page ... More

U.S. Marine Sgt Latoya C. Moffett, November Company,

U.S. Marine Sgt Latoya C. Moffett, November Company,

U.S. Marine Sgt Latoya C. Moffett, November Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRDPI), Eastern Recruiting Region, explains helicopter (helo) procedures... More

A a drill instructor presents a new Marine from Company

A a drill instructor presents a new Marine from Company

A a drill instructor presents a new Marine from Company G with his eagle, globe and anchor during an emblem ceremony at Weapons Field Training Battalion, Nov. 10. During the emblem ceremony, 583 recruits receiv... More

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice casualty evacuation drills during a Crucible event known as Battle of Fallujah March 23.

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, move through tunnels and various other obstacles to complete Copeland's Assault at the Crucible aboard Edson Range, Camp ... More

Rct. Jacob Ramey, a 19-year-old from West Jefferson,

Rct. Jacob Ramey, a 19-year-old from West Jefferson,

Rct. Jacob Ramey, a 19-year-old from West Jefferson, Ohio and Platoon 2026, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to leap to another tire swing during the Crucible at Page Field on March 29.

Recruit Harley J. York, a native of College Station,

Recruit Harley J. York, a native of College Station,

Recruit Harley J. York, a native of College Station, Texas, completes an obstacle as part of the Crucible at Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28. York joined the Marine Corps ... More

Recruit Anthony Sanchez, an 18-year-old from Brindge

Recruit Anthony Sanchez, an 18-year-old from Brindge

Recruit Anthony Sanchez, an 18-year-old from Brindge Passaic, N.J., prepares to swing across a “contaminated area” while trying to overcome an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Stations on Page Field Feb. 5. ... More

Company B secures the perimeter as a simulated Improvised

Company B secures the perimeter as a simulated Improvised

Company B secures the perimeter as a simulated Improvised Explosive Device goes off May 1 aboard Edson Range, Weapons Field Training Battalion, Marine Base Camp Pendleton. IED lane was one of the many obstacles... More

Sgt. Shane A. Greb, Martial Arts Instructor Trainer,

Sgt. Shane A. Greb, Martial Arts Instructor Trainer,

Sgt. Shane A. Greb, Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, field instructor, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises as recruits of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fight during a bo... More

Cpl. Alexander Hodges, a Marine Air Control Squadron

Cpl. Alexander Hodges, a Marine Air Control Squadron

Cpl. Alexander Hodges, a Marine Air Control Squadron 1 Marine based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma promotes a cadet, March 28 at the Kofa High School football field in Yuma, Ariz. The promotion ceremony took ... More

U.S. Marine Recruits with Lima Company, Third Recruit

U.S. Marine Recruits with Lima Company, Third Recruit

U.S. Marine Recruits with Lima Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, begin to lift recruit Brandon Garcia platoon 3030, Lima Company, 3r... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits from Alpha Company take

U.S. Marine Corps recruits from Alpha Company take

U.S. Marine Corps recruits from Alpha Company take a moment to rest while participating in The Crucible, Sept. 11, 2014, at Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the final test in recruit tra... More

Lt. Col. Fred Dente, squadron commander of 1st Squadron,

Lt. Col. Fred Dente, squadron commander of 1st Squadron,

Lt. Col. Fred Dente, squadron commander of 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, addresses 32 determined Soldiers who are waiting to take on the challenge ... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits participate in the Crucible

U.S. Marine Corps recruits participate in the Crucible

U.S. Marine Corps recruits participate in the Crucible during the third phase of their recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour training e... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits help their teammates put

U.S. Marine Corps recruits help their teammates put

U.S. Marine Corps recruits help their teammates put on gear before pugil stick fighting training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The training teaches recruits the importance ... More

Two U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Two U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Two U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, discuss their team's next movement during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits low crawl during the Crucible

U.S. Marine Corps recruits low crawl during the Crucible

U.S. Marine Corps recruits low crawl during the Crucible at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The Crucible is the final test in recruit training and represents the culmination of... More

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clears an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training exercise and the f... More

A group of men working on a metal object. Molten bronze cast.

A group of men working on a metal object. Molten bronze cast.

Fire. Free images of fire. Use free photos of fire flames without any copyright restrictions.

A bunch of bottles sitting on top of a shelf. Crucible bottles cosmetics.

A bunch of bottles sitting on top of a shelf. Crucible bottles cosmeti...

A bunch of bottles that are sitting on a shelf / A bunch of silver bottles sitting on top of a white shelf public domain military photo.

A bunch of empty plastic containers sitting on a table. Cosmetics production crucible.

A bunch of empty plastic containers sitting on a table. Cosmetics prod...

A close up of a bunch of small white cups / A variety of plastic containers on a table public domain stock photo.

A close up of a machine with a sign on it Heidelberg crucible printing. - Public domain  print

A close up of a machine with a sign on it Heidelberg crucible printing...

Stock photography: A metal object with a digital gauge on it / A close up of a machine with a sign on it.

A person holding a spoon over a fire pit. Molten metal crucible melting, work.

A person holding a spoon over a fire pit. Molten metal crucible meltin...

A man is cooking in a metal bowl / A man is pouring a metal pot into a fire / Work-related public domain stock photo.

A man is working in a factory with a hot object. Gold molten liquid, work.

A man is working in a factory with a hot object. Gold molten liquid, w...

A metal furnace being poured into a furnace / A metal furnace being poured into a furnace / Work-related public domain stock photo.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Nash, Weapons Field

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Nash, Weapons Field

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Nash, Weapons Field and Training Battalion Commanding Officer, addresses members of the 1st Marine Division Association gathered in Camp Pendleton to celebrate the 75th annive... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive officer of 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks with the veterans of 1st Marine Division on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. The 1st Mar... More

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Chase R. Krieg with Platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Chase R. Krieg with Platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Chase R. Krieg with Platoon 3018, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, yells to fellow recruits during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C... More

U.S. Marine Recruits with India and Papa Company standby

U.S. Marine Recruits with India and Papa Company standby

U.S. Marine Recruits with India and Papa Company standby to receive a brief on water survival from a Marine Corps Instructor on Water Survival on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Feb. 29, 2016. ... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company D, 1st Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company D, 1st Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, practice casualty evacuation on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, P... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, navigate through an obstacle on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, ... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand at attention aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2016. The recruits s... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, spar during the Crucible aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2016. The recr... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John S. Monsma, an instructor

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John S. Monsma, an instructor

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John S. Monsma, an instructor with Crucible Section, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven J. Nooyen, left, lead

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven J. Nooyen, left, lead

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven J. Nooyen, left, lead series commander with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Gunnery Sgt. Jose F. Orozco, right, lead series chief drill in... More

U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, are served a meal by civilians aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 25, 2016. Upon completion ... More

Pfc. Julia Valley, a Marine with Platoon 2000, Hotel

Pfc. Julia Valley, a Marine with Platoon 2000, Hotel

Pfc. Julia Valley, a Marine with Platoon 2000, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a portrait on Page Field, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. The Cruci... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with 2nd Recruit Training

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with 2nd Recruit Training

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Golf Company, Platoon 2042, cleans his weapon during the Crucible at Page field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, June 24, 2016. The recruits are req... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4025, November

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4025, November

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4025, November Company, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD PI), conduct a notional ammunition re-supply drill during the Crucible a... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4024, November

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4024, November

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4024, November Company, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD PI), provide security while other recruits complete obstacles during the... More

A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company L., 3rd Battalion,

A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company L., 3rd Battalion,

A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company L., 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, navigates through an obstacle during the confidence course at Leatherneck Square on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Isla... More

Amaya Steps Up To the Challenge

Amaya Steps Up To the Challenge

Private Edgar F. Amaya, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, traverses an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Following recruit training, Amaya will report to the S... More

New Marine Fights Through Constant Set Backs

New Marine Fights Through Constant Set Backs

Private Shawn M. Moore, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security as his squad maneuver through an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. Moore... More

Lesollen Completes Recruit Training After 14 Months

Lesollen Completes Recruit Training After 14 Months

Private First Class Richard A. Lesollen, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security while recruits traverse an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. He s... More

Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stage their gear before entering the Confidence Chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 28. Recruits were issued a gas mask for this... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jessica Baez with Platoon 4044,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jessica Baez with Platoon 4044,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jessica Baez with Platoon 4044, N. Co., 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, climbs over an obstacle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 1, 2... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November 2 Company,

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November 2 Company,

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November 2 Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, take part in an Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November 2 Company,

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November 2 Company,

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November 2 Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and India Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct a hike during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recr... More

Introvert Learns to Lead From the Front

Introvert Learns to Lead From the Front

Private First Class Justin P. Rainey, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, carries a fellow recruit during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Following recruit training, ... More

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, battle each other during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 4. While on the Crucible, recruits were tested on every piece o... More

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, awards U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen P. Armes with the 2016 male athle... More

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, right,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, right,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo with Mrs. Linda Sue Colón, left, national president ... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, exit an assault amphibious vehicle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, ... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, shakes hands with a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 22, 2017. Neller visited Cam... More

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march over a hill at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 23, 2017. Delta Company completed the Crucible and earned their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and are sc... More

U.S. Soldiers run during the final event of the Army

U.S. Soldiers run during the final event of the Army

U.S. Soldiers run during the final event of the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the Ordnance Crucible at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 7, 2017. The U.S. Army Ordnance Crucible is a three-part competition, compr... More

U.S. Army Warrant Officer William Wrenn, assigned to

U.S. Army Warrant Officer William Wrenn, assigned to

U.S. Army Warrant Officer William Wrenn, assigned to 129th Combat Service Support Battalion, 101th Airborne Division, pulls security at the Maintenance Recovery Site event during the Ordnance Crucible at Fort P... More

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, move a simulated casualty during a portion of the Crucible known as the battle of Hue city at Page field on Marine Corps Re... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ashley Stout, an instructor,

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ashley Stout, an instructor,

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ashley Stout, an instructor, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a portion of the Crucible at Paige Field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vivienne Herrera, with Platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vivienne Herrera, with Platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vivienne Herrera, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stands with her fellow recruits after completing an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More

U. S. Marine Corps Rct. Joshua D. Pedrosa with Platoon

U. S. Marine Corps Rct. Joshua D. Pedrosa with Platoon

U. S. Marine Corps Rct. Joshua D. Pedrosa with Platoon 2045, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Paige Field, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 10,... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Samuel Hackworth, with Platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Samuel Hackworth, with Platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Samuel Hackworth, with Platoon 3046, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides notional security during the Crucible at Paige Field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Isla... More

Retired Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” Leiendecker, a historian

Retired Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” Leiendecker, a historian

Retired Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” Leiendecker, a historian with the National EOD Association, gives a speech at the opening ceremony for the 2018 Ordnance Crucible at Fort AP Hill, Va., June 3, 2018. EOD (Explosive... More

Spc. Matthew Ruben, an explosive ordnance disposal

Spc. Matthew Ruben, an explosive ordnance disposal

Spc. Matthew Ruben, an explosive ordnance disposal team member with 718th Ordnance Company from Baunholder, Germany, feeds a line of detination cord through a water bottle cap during the 2018 Ordnance Crucible ... More

Massachusetts National Guard soldiers gather around

Massachusetts National Guard soldiers gather around

Massachusetts National Guard soldiers gather around the sand table to discuss and review the week’s training routes and plans at Tactical Training Base Kelly, Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts on June 5th, 201... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief drill instructor with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island,... More

A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion

A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion

A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion waits to engage in pugil sticks during the crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 20, 2018. Body sparring and pugil sticks... More

Rct. James McConnell, Platoon 3072, Lima Company, 3rd

Rct. James McConnell, Platoon 3072, Lima Company, 3rd

Rct. James McConnell, Platoon 3072, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes an event during the Crucible Sept. 20, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is a 54 hour culminating event that r... More

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, eat a "Meal-Ready-To-Eat" during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminatin... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to spar during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2018. The Crucible is a 54... More

A recruit with Company Papa patrols during the Crucible

A recruit with Company Papa patrols during the Crucible

A recruit with Company Papa patrols during the Crucible Nov. 20, 2018, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and ... More

A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training

A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training

A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, holds her Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2018. The Crucib... More

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, look through their Rifle Combat Optics during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2020. The Crucible is the final... More

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, help each other climb an obstacle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culm... More

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires... More

Echo Company takes on the Crucible

Echo Company takes on the Crucible

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires... More

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the obstacle course during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 21, 2019. The obstacle course challenges recruits to work together as a... More

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requ... More

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and... More

The Crucible, US Marine Corps Photo

The Crucible, US Marine Corps Photo

The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic poster by Warrant Officer... More

Recruit Joseph Dickman with India Company, 3rd Recruit

Recruit Joseph Dickman with India Company, 3rd Recruit

Recruit Joseph Dickman with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, engages in body sparring and pugil sticks during the crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 15, 2019. Body sp... More

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fight in boxing and pugil stick matches during the company's Crucible, April 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)

Recruits with Alpha Company participate in the Crucible

Recruits with Alpha Company participate in the Crucible

Recruits with Alpha Company participate in the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C. June 13, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in orde... More

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, June 14. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to... More

Lance Cpl. Quinson Bullock, with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit

Lance Cpl. Quinson Bullock, with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit

Lance Cpl. Quinson Bullock, with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Batallion, undergoes the crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. August 1st, 2019. The crucible is the culminating event of ... More

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