YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE RUN!

Aug 08, 2011

Dennis Melendez (center) of Los Angeles was the center of attention for a couple of enthusiastic drill instructors at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot yesterday as he struggled through the obstacle course. Melendez joined about 1,700 others who took part in the Marines' third annual Boot Camp Challenge at MCRD, which gives the public a taste of what recruits into the service go through. The event was part of the annual Fleet Week celebration here.

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