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U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Richard Andras, a Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

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Jan 6, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Richard Andras, a Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

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Canon EOS R

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

3200

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