U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marco Velasco, a rifleman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, swims a timed 300-meter relay during a squad competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. The squad competition evaluated Marines’ physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and small-unit leadership while reinforcing unit cohesion under pressure. One squad from each company within 12th LCT competed in a series of events to determine which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrated its combat capabilities. Velasco is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rodney Frye)
| Date Taken: | 01.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.21.2026 02:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9482079 |
| VIRIN: | 260106-M-AO948-1261 |
| Resolution: | 7669x5115 |
| Size: | 14.54 MB |
| Location: | CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP |
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