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    ‘America’s Battalion’ tests their strength in Strong Man Competition [Image 3 of 5]

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    A large group of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are assembled in formation on a gravel surface at what appears to be a forward operating base. A single service member faces the group, likely an officer or senior NCO conducting a briefing or after-action review. The setting appears to be a desert environment, consistent with Middle East or Central Asia deployments.

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    07.22.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, gather at the Harvest Falcon Gym July 23 to watch the strong man competition. “Our goal was to boost the morale of the Marines, while trying to keep them motivated and encourage physical fitness,” said Sgt. Joseph Jennings, 27, the company police sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company. “I only expected a few people show up, but the turnout was much better than I thought it would be.”

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2013
    Date Posted: 08.17.2013 01:29
    Photo ID: 997594
    VIRIN: 130722-M-CD983-587
    Resolution: 1000x581
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    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF
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    A muscular male service member in military physical training attire performs parallel bar dips while a group of fellow service members watches in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation in an arid environment. The subject is focused and exerting effort during what appears to be a physical fitness event or competition.
    A military service member in a green t-shirt and shorts is flipping a large heavy-duty tire on a sandy surface, likely as part of a physical fitness exercise or competition. A group of uniformed military personnel stands in the background observing the activity near a large tan arched tent structure. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in an arid environment.
    A large group of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are assembled in formation on a gravel surface at what appears to be a forward operating base. A single service member faces the group, likely an officer or senior NCO conducting a briefing or after-action review. The setting appears to be a desert environment, consistent with Middle East or Central Asia deployments.
    Two military personnel in olive green t-shirts and desert camouflage (MARPAT) trousers are engaged in a documentation or administrative task outdoors at what appears to be a forward operating base. One individual is writing on a clipboard while the other observes. Additional personnel and base structures are visible in the background.
    A military service member in an olive green t-shirt and camouflage pants is performing push-ups or a ground exercise on a concrete surface. A group of other military personnel in similar uniforms are watching in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor military base or training area in an arid environment.

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