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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elizabeth McSparin, right, a drill instructor and Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, left, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates a Brockton High School football player during a Marine Corps combat fitness test as part of Marine Week Boston, Brockton, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin Vandehoef/Released 250825-M-RE188-3666.JPG

Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elizabeth McSparin, right, a drill instructor and Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, left, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates a Brockton High School football player during a Marine Corps combat fitness test as part of Marine Week Boston, Brockton, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

250

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