Camp Pendleton (September 29, 2017) Sgt. Darrius D. Pope a food service specialist with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes a brake as part of a conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, California. The purpose of the conditioning hike is to target key areas, which are involved with propelling the body forward while also improving cardiovascular fitness, endurance, flexibility, strength and most importantly unit cohesion.

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