Marine Corps Recruiting Granada Hills, CA

54 hours 48 miles 45 lbs of gear 6 hours of sleep The Crucible is a defining moment in every recruit's journey to earning the title. Recruits must overcome doubt, fear, and exhaustion to find the fighting spirit within. Think you have what it takes to become a Marine? Text THEFEW (843339) or visit Marines.com/RSLAX. (Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. photos by Cpl. Dylan Walters and Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)

Up with the Sun A U.S. Marine conducts live-fire training at Mount Bundey Training Area, Australia, Aug. 8. The United States Marine Corps Reserve stands ready to augment, reinforce, and sustain the Active Component by providing forces for employment in similar operations and exercises around the world. Learn more about the United States Marine Corps Reserve by contacting this page and visiting Marines.com/RSLAX.... (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

Inspiration Marines with @2ndmlg_marines visit the burial site of the first female Marine, Opha May Johnson, during a professional development event at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The Marines visited sites around the National Capital Region and met senior leaders to learn about the contributions and 102-year legacy of women in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatima Villatoro)... Wondering what legacy you will leave behind? Visit Marines.com/RSLAX for more information on how to become a United States Marine. #USMC #Military #Marines #Empowerment

The Music Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) is instrumental to the Corps' mission by ensuring change of commands, official ceremonies and traditions are upheld in our beloved Corps. If you feel it's time to take your talents to the next level contact your local Marine Corps recruiter or visit Marines.com/RSLAX.

You're my best view. Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 5-20 is a force-on-force free thinking training. This culminating event allows Marines to simulate combat and affect the outcome of the exercise which forces unit leaders to make swift decisions in real time. For more information about becoming a Marine, visit Marines.com/RSLAX.

Oscar Company executed an 8k hike by daybreak. Did YOU get your workout in this morning? Push your limits and try a workout session with the Marines in your area! Visit Marines.com/RSLAX, click the link in our bio, or send a direct message to this Instagram page. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley)