MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech to the Marines and Sailors following a three mile conditioning hike on May 18, 2018. Hiking while encumbered by a heavy load is an ability Marines require in order to maintain physical fitness and combat readiness. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Teutsch)

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