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A man in military uniform gets out of icy water

Arctic Plunge

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael C. Early, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pulls himself out of the water while executing an arctic plunge during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 25, 2022.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton VIRIN: 221125-M-RB981-1339M.JPG
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