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A snowy egret forages in a salt marsh, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. Salt marsh makes up more than half of the base's 8,000 acres, and the island's highest point, by the fire station, is just 13 feet above sea level. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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Marine Corps Recruiting Depot's new rifle ranges feature raised shooting platforms and concrete walls on three sides, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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Framed by Parris Island's iconic steam pipes, the newly constructed power station was elevated to withstand storm surge from hurricanes, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)
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The newly constructed power station was elevated to withstand storm surge from hurricanes and other severe weather, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)