Thomas A. Sloan

Marines marching More than 60 Marines and sailors stationed in Japan went through a grueling workout in February, following a wooden cross along the way. Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Sloan

CAMP KINSER, Okinawa, Japan (BP)--At first glance, the formation looked like the usual Marine Corps early-morning troop run. But a closer look revealed a distinct difference about this particular physical training session.