# @businessinsider on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeeqB4DjNQ5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71653422-businessinsider-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d8d809cdd9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14T15:01:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) — https://gondola.cc/BusinessInsider

## Caption

On a balmy day in July, 287 newcomers say goodbye to their loved ones and hello to the US Merchant Marine Academy. 

These plebe candidates have arrived in Kings Point, New York, to embark on their indoctrination. During these 16 days, they'll endure intense physical and mental tests — but first, they must face Day Zero. 

#military #militarylife #marine #plebes #bootcamp

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- **Likes:** 17,000
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- **Comments:** 1,419

## Tags

military, marine, plebes, militarylife, bootcamp

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