Cpl. Joseph Guthmann, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with 8th Communications Battalion, gives instructions to Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force before they begin the shallow-water gear shed portion of the basic swim qualification test, March 26, 2013, at the Courthouse Bay swim tank. The swim qualification is just one part of the task force's training schedule as they prepare to deploy later this year in support of Africa Command. ( Marine Corps photo by By Sgt. Monique Wallace, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit) Reservists hit the po

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Cpl. Joseph Guthmann, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with 8th Communications Battalion, gives instructions to Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force before they begin the shallow-water gear shed portion of the basic swim qualification test, March 26, 2013, at the Courthouse Bay swim tank. The swim qualification is just one part of the task force's training schedule as they prepare to deploy later this year in support of Africa Command. ( Marine Corps photo by By Sgt. Monique Wallace, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit) Reservists hit the pool in preparation for upcoming deployment 130326-M-AU167-008

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