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Despite some Warrior Dash participants' best efforts to stay relatively mud-free, most competitors found themselves covered from the neck down in muck after completing the 3.2-mile course July 24. Others relished the experience and dove in head first to create a post-race photo opportunity. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

Despite some Warrior Dash participants' best efforts to stay relatively mud-free, most competitors found themselves covered from the neck down in muck after completing the 3.2-mile course July 24. Others relished the experience and dove in head first to create a post-race photo opportunity. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

A Warrior Dash participant makes his way past the finish line during Sunday's race, which drew more than 8,900 competitors. Saturday's race drew nearly 10,500 athletes. The top finisher was 25-year-old Jason Quarford who completed the course with a 7:31 pace per mile. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

A Warrior Dash participant makes his way past the finish line during Sunday's race, which drew more than 8,900 competitors. Saturday's race drew nearly 10,500 athletes. The top finisher was 25-year-old Jason Quarford who completed the course with a 7:31 pace per mile. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Aspiring Marines from Recruiting Substation Burnsville look to each other for motivation after completing the Warrior Dash July 23. Both ladies completed the 3.2-mile course in under 50 minutes. The top female finisher that day was 30-year-old Carrie Nitz, who crossed the finish line in 55th place with a time of 27:53.60. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

Aspiring Marines from Recruiting Substation Burnsville look to each other for motivation after completing the Warrior Dash July 23. Both ladies completed the 3.2-mile course in under 50 minutes. The top female finisher that day was 30-year-old Carrie Nitz, who crossed the finish line in 55th place with a time of 27:53.60. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Football players conduct conditioning exercises under the close supervision of Marines at Maple Grove Senior High School during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. More than 130 athletes attended three-day camp. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Football players conduct conditioning exercises under the close supervision of Marines at Maple Grove Senior High School during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. More than 130 athletes attended three-day camp. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

A defensive back prepares to block a pass unbeknownst to a wide receiver during one-on-one drills at the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. The three-day camp was held at Maple Grove Senior High School. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

A defensive back prepares to block a pass unbeknownst to a wide receiver during one-on-one drills at the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. The three-day camp was held at Maple Grove Senior High School. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Drill instructors and Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities lead more than 130 athletes in warm-up exercises at Maple Grove Senior High School during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Drill instructors and Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities lead more than 130 athletes in warm-up exercises at Maple Grove Senior High School during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

A drill instructor motivates an athlete attending the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp to increase his speed during an ammo can exercise July 21. Several Marines from Recruiting Station Twin Cities attended the three-day camp to share their core values of honor, courage and commitment and promote academic and athletic excellence. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

A drill instructor motivates an athlete attending the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp to increase his speed during an ammo can exercise July 21. Several Marines from Recruiting Station Twin Cities attended the three-day camp to share their core values of honor, courage and commitment and promote academic and athletic excellence. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

An athlete attending the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp conducts warm-up exercises at Maple Grove Senior High School July 21. Junior Rank was founded in 2008 by Shaon Berry, a youth football coach and former University of Pittsburgh running back. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

An athlete attending the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp conducts warm-up exercises at Maple Grove Senior High School July 21. Junior Rank was founded in 2008 by Shaon Berry, a youth football coach and former University of Pittsburgh running back. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

An athlete demonstrates his motivation during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp at Maple Grove Senior High School July 21. To find out when Junior Rank and the Marines will be in your area, visit www.juniorrank.com. Additional imagery from the Minneapolis Junior Rank Camp can also be found at www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

An athlete demonstrates his motivation during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp at Maple Grove Senior High School July 21. To find out when Junior Rank and the Marines will be in your area, visit www.juniorrank.com. Additional imagery from the Minneapolis Junior Rank Camp can also be found at www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

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Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade. Anderson and a handful of aspiring Marines handed out more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to children along the parade route. Anderson is a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade. Anderson and a handful of aspiring Marines handed out more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to children along the parade route. Anderson is a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade. The parade is part of the city's annual Independence Day celebration and dates to 1924 when residents observed the holiday with numerous events and family activities. Anderson is a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade. The parade is part of the city's annual Independence Day celebration and dates to 1924 when residents observed the holiday with numerous events and family activities. Anderson is a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., hands out some Marine Corps memorabilia while waiting for the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade to continue. Anderson, a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office, drove a branded H3 and, with the help of a few aspiring Marines, handed out more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to children along the parade route. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., hands out some Marine Corps memorabilia while waiting for the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade to continue. Anderson, a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office, drove a branded H3 and, with the help of a few aspiring Marines, handed out more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to children along the parade route. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Coon Rapids, Minn., recruiter Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the annual Forest Lake Fourth of July parade. Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., brought more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to the event, yet still ran out of supplies before reaching the end of the parade route. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Coon Rapids, Minn., recruiter Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the annual Forest Lake Fourth of July parade. Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., brought more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to the event, yet still ran out of supplies before reaching the end of the parade route. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

A member of the Prior Lake Varsity Strength and Conditioning Team runs toward the next obstacle during the maneuver-under-fire portion of a modified combat fitness test at Dan Patch Stadium June 30. Recruiters from the Burnsville, Minn., office proctored the CFT and recognized the top three athletes from each stage with Marine memorabilia. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

A member of the Prior Lake Varsity Strength and Conditioning Team runs toward the next obstacle during the maneuver-under-fire portion of a modified combat fitness test at Dan Patch Stadium June 30. Recruiters from the Burnsville, Minn., office proctored the CFT and recognized the top three athletes from each stage with Marine memorabilia. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Barbara Griffin, a 17-year-old graduate of Canistoea High School, watches Kari Jondro, 17, from Prior Lake, Minn., put up Haleemah Abdus-Salam's hair with a sock-bun while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Women are usually taught this hygiene technique by drill instructors once they arrive at boot camp. The purpose of the pool function involved preparing our nation's future warriors for obstacles they'll face at recruit training. Abdus-Salam, 18, from Tempe, Ariz., ships off to Parris Island, S.C., on March 26, 2012. Griffin was recruited out of the Sioux Falls, S.D., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Barbara Griffin, a 17-year-old graduate of Canistoea High School, watches Kari Jondro, 17, from Prior Lake, Minn., put up Haleemah Abdus-Salam's hair with a sock-bun while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Women are usually taught this hygiene technique by drill instructors once they arrive at boot camp. The purpose of the pool function involved preparing our nation's future warriors for obstacles they'll face at recruit training. Abdus-Salam, 18, from Tempe, Ariz., ships off to Parris Island, S.C., on March 26, 2012. Griffin was recruited out of the Sioux Falls, S.D., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Rachael Weatherford, a 20-year-old graduate of Minnewaska High School, watches Cpl. Rebecca Carlson, 22, from Hastings, Minn., put up Sarah Belden's hair with a sock-bun while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Women are usually taught this hygiene technique by drill instructors once they arrive at boot camp. Belden, 18, from Austin, Minn., ships off to Parris Island, S.C., on July 11. Weatherford was recruited out of the Buffalo, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Rachael Weatherford, a 20-year-old graduate of Minnewaska High School, watches Cpl. Rebecca Carlson, 22, from Hastings, Minn., put up Sarah Belden's hair with a sock-bun while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Women are usually taught this hygiene technique by drill instructors once they arrive at boot camp. Belden, 18, from Austin, Minn., ships off to Parris Island, S.C., on July 11. Weatherford was recruited out of the Buffalo, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Cpl. Rebecca Carlson, 22, from Hastings, Minn., discusses her boot camp experiences with aspiring Lady Leathernecks during a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. The purpose of the pool function involved preparing our nation's future warriors for obstacles they'll face at boot camp. Carlson currently serves as an extended active duty recruiter for the Burnsville, Minn., office. She will leave for recruiting school Aug. 30. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Cpl. Rebecca Carlson, 22, from Hastings, Minn., discusses her boot camp experiences with aspiring Lady Leathernecks during a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. The purpose of the pool function involved preparing our nation's future warriors for obstacles they'll face at boot camp. Carlson currently serves as an extended active duty recruiter for the Burnsville, Minn., office. She will leave for recruiting school Aug. 30. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgt. Alice Park, 31, from Gurnee, Ill., demonstrates how to properly fold a sleeping bag while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Aspiring Lady Leathernecks were taught several techniques, which will prepare them for the obstacles they'll face at boot camp. Park, a 1998 graduate of Buffalo Girls High School, runs the Duluth, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Gunnery Sgt. Alice Park, 31, from Gurnee, Ill., demonstrates how to properly fold a sleeping bag while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Aspiring Lady Leathernecks were taught several techniques, which will prepare them for the obstacles they'll face at boot camp. Park, a 1998 graduate of Buffalo Girls High School, runs the Duluth, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

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Despite some Warrior Dash participants' best efforts to stay relatively mud-free, most competitors found themselves covered from the neck down in muck after completing the 3.2-mile course July 24. Others relished the experience and dove in head first to create a post-race photo opportunity. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

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A Warrior Dash participant makes his way past the finish line during Sunday's race, which drew more than 8,900 competitors. Saturday's race drew nearly 10,500 athletes. The top finisher was 25-year-old Jason Quarford who completed the course with a 7:31 pace per mile. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

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Aspiring Marines from Recruiting Substation Burnsville look to each other for motivation after completing the Warrior Dash July 23. Both ladies completed the 3.2-mile course in under 50 minutes. The top female finisher that day was 30-year-old Carrie Nitz, who crossed the finish line in 55th place with a time of 27:53.60. For more information about the event, visit www.warriordash.com.

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Football players conduct conditioning exercises under the close supervision of Marines at Maple Grove Senior High School during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. More than 130 athletes attended three-day camp. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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A defensive back prepares to block a pass unbeknownst to a wide receiver during one-on-one drills at the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. The three-day camp was held at Maple Grove Senior High School. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Drill instructors and Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities lead more than 130 athletes in warm-up exercises at Maple Grove Senior High School during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp July 22. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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A drill instructor motivates an athlete attending the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp to increase his speed during an ammo can exercise July 21. Several Marines from Recruiting Station Twin Cities attended the three-day camp to share their core values of honor, courage and commitment and promote academic and athletic excellence. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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An athlete attending the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp conducts warm-up exercises at Maple Grove Senior High School July 21. Junior Rank was founded in 2008 by Shaon Berry, a youth football coach and former University of Pittsburgh running back. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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An athlete demonstrates his motivation during the Minneapolis Junior Rank Diamond Flight Football Camp at Maple Grove Senior High School July 21. To find out when Junior Rank and the Marines will be in your area, visit www.juniorrank.com. Additional imagery from the Minneapolis Junior Rank Camp can also be found at www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade. Anderson and a handful of aspiring Marines handed out more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to children along the parade route. Anderson is a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade. The parade is part of the city's annual Independence Day celebration and dates to 1924 when residents observed the holiday with numerous events and family activities. Anderson is a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., hands out some Marine Corps memorabilia while waiting for the Forest Lake Fourth of July Annual Parade to continue. Anderson, a recruiter out of the Coon Rapids, Minn., office, drove a branded H3 and, with the help of a few aspiring Marines, handed out more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to children along the parade route. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Coon Rapids, Minn., recruiter Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson waves to residents while driving a branded H3 in the annual Forest Lake Fourth of July parade. Anderson, 31, from Fall Creek, Wis., brought more than 1,500 stickers and pencils to the event, yet still ran out of supplies before reaching the end of the parade route. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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A member of the Prior Lake Varsity Strength and Conditioning Team runs toward the next obstacle during the maneuver-under-fire portion of a modified combat fitness test at Dan Patch Stadium June 30. Recruiters from the Burnsville, Minn., office proctored the CFT and recognized the top three athletes from each stage with Marine memorabilia. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Barbara Griffin, a 17-year-old graduate of Canistoea High School, watches Kari Jondro, 17, from Prior Lake, Minn., put up Haleemah Abdus-Salam's hair with a sock-bun while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Women are usually taught this hygiene technique by drill instructors once they arrive at boot camp. The purpose of the pool function involved preparing our nation's future warriors for obstacles they'll face at recruit training. Abdus-Salam, 18, from Tempe, Ariz., ships off to Parris Island, S.C., on March 26, 2012. Griffin was recruited out of the Sioux Falls, S.D., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Rachael Weatherford, a 20-year-old graduate of Minnewaska High School, watches Cpl. Rebecca Carlson, 22, from Hastings, Minn., put up Sarah Belden's hair with a sock-bun while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Women are usually taught this hygiene technique by drill instructors once they arrive at boot camp. Belden, 18, from Austin, Minn., ships off to Parris Island, S.C., on July 11. Weatherford was recruited out of the Buffalo, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Cpl. Rebecca Carlson, 22, from Hastings, Minn., discusses her boot camp experiences with aspiring Lady Leathernecks during a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. The purpose of the pool function involved preparing our nation's future warriors for obstacles they'll face at boot camp. Carlson currently serves as an extended active duty recruiter for the Burnsville, Minn., office. She will leave for recruiting school Aug. 30. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Gunnery Sgt. Alice Park, 31, from Gurnee, Ill., demonstrates how to properly fold a sleeping bag while attending a Recruiting Station Twin Cities female pool function June 24-25. Aspiring Lady Leathernecks were taught several techniques, which will prepare them for the obstacles they'll face at boot camp. Park, a 1998 graduate of Buffalo Girls High School, runs the Duluth, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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