A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participates in a conditioning hike after donning and clearing his M50 field protective mask Dec. 9, 2011, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The hike included a gas mask familiarization exercise to promote combat readiness.
U.S. Marine Corps photographer
Taken on 9 December 2011
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