A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine competes in the 24.8-mile Armed Forces Triathlon competition held at Point Mugu, Naval Air Station (NAS), California (CA). The annual event hosts some 100 athletes that represent all branches of the US Military who compete in swimming, biking, and running. The top finishers will qualify as members of the US Combined Services Triathlon Team and will travel to Estonia to compete in the World Military Triathlon Championship. A USMC C-130 Hercules aircraft takes off in the background.