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U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, Martial Arts Instructor and Instructor Trainers, and former Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, Martial Arts Instructor and Instructor Trainers, and former Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Morales, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and motor vehicle operator, right, and Sgt. Arkel Brown, a MAIT and mortarman, both with The Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, Training Command, demonstrate techniques during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Morales, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and motor vehicle operator, right, and Sgt. Arkel Brown, a MAIT and mortarman, both with The Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, Training Command, demonstrate techniques during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors and Instructor Trainers attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors and Instructor Trainers attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines participate in a free sparring workshop during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines participate in a free sparring workshop during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arkel Brown, right, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and mortarman, with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arkel Brown, right, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and mortarman, with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frankie Cameron III, a martial arts instructor trainer with Training Command, left, and a British Royal Marine conduct hand-to-hand combat techniques during a physical training circuit as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 30, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frankie Cameron III, a martial arts instructor trainer with Training Command, left, and a British Royal Marine conduct hand-to-hand combat techniques during a physical training circuit as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 30, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, run to an objective during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, run to an objective during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a live-fire Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a live-fire Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Force Fitness Instructor Trainer with Training Command, demonstrates obstacle course techniques to British Royal Marines as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 28, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Force Fitness Instructor Trainer with Training Command, demonstrates obstacle course techniques to British Royal Marines as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 28, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

British Royal Marines conduct the obstacle course as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 28, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

British Royal Marines conduct the obstacle course as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 28, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donald Baker, a force fitness instructor trainer with Training Command, spots a student with the National Capital Regions Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium during a floor bench press while conducting a physical training event at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2025. The Fiscal Year 25 NCR Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium is a five-day dynamic professional military education course comprised of FY25 Staff Sergeant selectees from diverse Military Occupational Specialty backgrounds and commands, aiming to shape Marines into ethical, operationally grounded SNCOs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donald Baker, a force fitness instructor trainer with Training Command, spots a student with the National Capital Regions Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium during a floor bench press while conducting a physical training event at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2025. The Fiscal Year 25 NCR Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium is a five-day dynamic professional military education course comprised of FY25 Staff Sergeant selectees from diverse Military Occupational Specialty backgrounds and commands, aiming to shape Marines into ethical, operationally grounded SNCOs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Stich, a force fitness instructor trainer with Training Command, center, instructs Sgt Maj. Michael Croft, command senior enlisted leader with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall, left, and a student with the National Capital Regions Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium through an exercise fan bike workout during a physical training event at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2025. The Fiscal Year 25 NCR Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium is a five-day dynamic professional military education course comprised of FY25 Staff Sergeant selectees from diverse Military Occupational Specialty backgrounds and commands, aiming to shape Marines into ethical, operationally grounded SNCOs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Stich, a force fitness instructor trainer with Training Command, center, instructs Sgt Maj. Michael Croft, command senior enlisted leader with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps Henderson Hall, left, and a student with the National Capital Regions Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium through an exercise fan bike workout during a physical training event at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2025. The Fiscal Year 25 NCR Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium is a five-day dynamic professional military education course comprised of FY25 Staff Sergeant selectees from diverse Military Occupational Specialty backgrounds and commands, aiming to shape Marines into ethical, operationally grounded SNCOs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School, run toward a building during a platoon raid as part of the Military Operations on Urban Terrain portion of a field exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2025. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of MOUT training, evaluate their leadership in high-stress environments, and develop them into confident, provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School, run toward a building during a platoon raid as part of the Military Operations on Urban Terrain portion of a field exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2025. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of MOUT training, evaluate their leadership in high-stress environments, and develop them into confident, provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke Johnson, an assault amphibian officer with Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to students with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School, during Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke Johnson, an assault amphibian officer with Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to students with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School, during Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Travis Mackall, an amphibious combat vehicle crew member and senior enlisted advisor with Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to students with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School during Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Travis Mackall, an amphibious combat vehicle crew member and senior enlisted advisor with Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to students with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25, The Basic School during Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke Johnson, an assault amphibian officer with Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to students with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25 during Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke Johnson, an assault amphibian officer with Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps Systems Command, speaks to students with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 3-25 during Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Nicholas Tussing, a student with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 2-25, The Basic School, observes the interior of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant during ACV integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the ACV-C to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Nicholas Tussing, a student with 3rd Platoon, Company C, Basic Officer Course 2-25, The Basic School, observes the interior of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle—Command variant during ACV integration training at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025. Students had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts and observe the ACV-C to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of the ACV-C and the rest of the family of vehicles, and how they will be implemented/operated within the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

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