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Recon Challenge 2019: Sweat, blood, and pain for a noble cause

Recon Challenge 2019: Sweat, blood, and pain for a noble cause

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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

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On May 16, active-duty and veteran U.S. Marines from units stationed around the globe gathered in Camp Pendleton, California, to participate in the annual Recon Challenge.

The Recon Challenge is an endurance event that takes participants through numerous tests inspired by the Reconnaissance Marine training and operational history. There is, for example, a grueling 30-mile ruck made while carrying more than 50 pounds of gear, a one-mile swim, an obstacle course, and marksmanship tests.

Marines formed up and competed in two-man teams, with each team representing a fallen Marine by wearing his name on their rucksacks. Upon crossing the finishing line, the teams hung their fallen brother’s dog tag on a makeshift combat cross as a final testament of remembrance.

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    Wilson G

    Sounds a lot like the Darrin Fink Sniper Adventure Challenge that’s up in Wyoming every year.
    Did that a couple years back. Lot’s of fun but hard work and not for the feint of heart.

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    Thomas G

    Everyone in the pic is using perfect form for the pushup.

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    Skip M

    Thanks for sharing that , Good Men are Always “Training their Replacements” ☺️

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    Daniel

    Cool article, thanks for bringing the event to attention.