Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank with a pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines must swim 25 meters, while wearing a full pack as part of the annual qualification. Every Marine a qualified swimmer 130404-M-PF875-011

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