Lance Cpl. Myles R. Merchant, from Elberna, Alabama, swims two kilometers during the scout swimmers course Nov. 5 at the White Beach Naval Facility. The Marines had to swim 2 kilometers in under an hour as one of their evaluations during the course. Merchant is a student of the course with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released) Marines Dive Into Amphibious Skills 140820-M-XX123-016

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