U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion,7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, as well as 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conduct an obstacle course during the culminating event for a 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)