Recruits from Company C help a fellow recruit climb an 8-foot wall at Parris Island, , Dec. 14, 2012. The recruits participated in the “crucible,” a two-day event that requires future marines to march 50 or more miles, while using teamwork to complete tasks set in front of them. This challenging task is the last obstacle put in their way before receiving the eagle, globe, and anchor, and gaining the title “Marine” for the first time.

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