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Cpl. Duane Levy bear crawls during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. Levy is an engineer equipment electronic system technician assigned to MWCS-28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

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MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

8 Jul 2016 | Cpl. N.W. Huertas Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

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Sgt. James Metzgar crawls through a field with his gear during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. Metzgar is a cyber-network operator assigned to MWCS-28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

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Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 participate in a team event during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 hike a trail during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 gather their gear during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

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Cpl. Anthony Barnett hikes a trail during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. Barnett is a ground radar repairer assigned to MWCS-28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

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Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 adjust their gear prior to an exercise during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

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Cpl. Duane Levy, right, receives his Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor belt from Lt. Col. Bret Hyla after completing the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a MCMAI Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 participate in a sparring during the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 are recognized as instructors after the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit in order to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

MWCS-28 Marines endure mental, physical, character challenge for instructor tab

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

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