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Hotel Company Crucible

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

July 24, 2024 | 0:36

U.S. Marine recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2024. The Crucible is the final test for recruits, combining all their training into a series of rigorous events and obstacles. It pushes recruits to their limits, requiring them to apply every skill they've learned throughout recruit training. By successfully navigating these challenges, recruits prove their resilience and earn the title of Marine, emerging with enhanced stamina, strength, and confidence. This experience not only prepares them for the demands of military service but also equips them with the mental fortitude to face any future obstacles. (Department of Defense video by Brandon Williams)