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    Photo Gallery: Marine recruits brave gas chamber on Parris Island [Image 6 of 7]

    Photo Gallery: Marine recruits brave gas chamber on Parris Island

    PARRIS ISLAND, SC, UNITED STATES

    01.19.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert 

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island           

    Tear gas is used during chemical warfare defense training in the gas chamber on Parris Island, S.C. The gas’ uncomfortable effects include respiratory irritation, a burning sensation on the skin and watery eyes. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 01.19.2016
    Date Posted: 01.20.2016 14:52
    Photo ID: 2363151
    VIRIN: 160119-M-AR085-211
    Resolution: 5550x3699
    Size: 6.22 MB
    Location: PARRIS ISLAND, SC, US

    Web Views: 101
    Downloads: 7

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