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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, addresses marines at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The facility upgrades to Ramer Hall strengthens the vital partnerships between TBS, other units, and programs such as the Basic Officer Course and MAFCE. The Ramer Hall facility upgrades strengthen the vital partnerships between TBS, Basic Officer Course, MAFCE and other units. This collaboration establishes a sustainable foundation for optimizing human performance and resiliency across the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, addresses marines at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The facility upgrades to Ramer Hall strengthens the vital partnerships between TBS, other units, and programs such as the Basic Officer Course and MAFCE. The Ramer Hall facility upgrades strengthen the vital partnerships between TBS, Basic Officer Course, MAFCE and other units. This collaboration establishes a sustainable foundation for optimizing human performance and resiliency across the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez

U.S. Marine Sgts. Arkel Brown, Ryan McCartney, and Gunnery Sgt. Jack Pavao pose for photos inside the octagon during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2026. McCartney represented the Department of War during a combatives showcase highlighting military readiness, discipline, and hand-to-hand combat skills as part of the Freedom 250 celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera)

U.S. Marine Sgts. Arkel Brown, Ryan McCartney, and Gunnery Sgt. Jack Pavao pose for photos inside the octagon during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2026. McCartney represented the Department of War during a combatives showcase highlighting military readiness, discipline, and hand-to-hand combat skills as part of the Freedom 250 celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera)

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primaver

Nicholas Gounaris, the director of strength and conditioning with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, center, and Brad Brimhall, the branch head with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center right, pose for a group photo with the Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The Ramer Hall facility upgrades strengthen the vital partnerships between TBS, Basic Officer Course, MAFCE and other units. This collaboration establishes a sustainable foundation for optimizing human performance and resiliency across the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

Nicholas Gounaris, the director of strength and conditioning with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, center, and Brad Brimhall, the branch head with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center right, pose for a group photo with the Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The Ramer Hall facility upgrades strengthen the vital partnerships between TBS, Basic Officer Course, MAFCE and other units. This collaboration establishes a sustainable foundation for optimizing human performance and resiliency across the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Swan, the deputy commandant of aviation, discusses the aviation field with students from The Basic School during Marine Aviation Night at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. Marine Aviation Night is an event held for TBS students interested in Marine aviation and provides them with an opportunity to speak with aviation experts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Swan, the deputy commandant of aviation, discusses the aviation field with students from The Basic School during Marine Aviation Night at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. Marine Aviation Night is an event held for TBS students interested in Marine aviation and provides them with an opportunity to speak with aviation experts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)

Photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, addresses students during Marine Aviation Night at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. Marine Aviation Night is an event held for TBS students interested in Marine aviation and provides them with an opportunity to speak with aviation experts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, addresses students during Marine Aviation Night at TBS on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. Marine Aviation Night is an event held for TBS students interested in Marine aviation and provides them with an opportunity to speak with aviation experts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)

Photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds

U.S. Marines with Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-26, Company I, The Basic School, Training Command participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 17, 2026. Marines selected for the Warrant Officer program attend the WOBC at TBS for leadership training to perform the duties required of a warrant officer in their respective occupational fields. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-26, Company I, The Basic School, Training Command participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 17, 2026. Marines selected for the Warrant Officer program attend the WOBC at TBS for leadership training to perform the duties required of a warrant officer in their respective occupational fields. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company B, The Basic School embark a CH-53E Super Stallion with Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing during field exercise 3 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 6, 2026. FEX III serves as an evaluated field training exercise for students in the Basic Officer Course at The Basic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company B, The Basic School embark a CH-53E Super Stallion with Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing during field exercise 3 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 6, 2026. FEX III serves as an evaluated field training exercise for students in the Basic Officer Course at The Basic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Luke Lynch, a student with Company A, The Basic School, Training Command, assists in launching a Skydio X2D Small Unmanned Aircraft System during the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students’ proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Luke Lynch, a student with Company A, The Basic School, Training Command, assists in launching a Skydio X2D Small Unmanned Aircraft System during the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students’ proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company A, The Basic School, Training Command, participate in the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students’ proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company A, The Basic School, Training Command, participate in the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students’ proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Ramirez, a mortarman with The Basic School, Training Command, loads an M16A4 rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championships at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 16, 2026. The MCMC brings together the top shooters from regional marksmanship events to test their precision rifle, action rifle, action pistol, and multi-gun action shooting skills, continuing the legacy of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and the Corps’ commitment to marksmanship as a core warfighting skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Ramirez, a mortarman with The Basic School, Training Command, loads an M16A4 rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championships at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 16, 2026. The MCMC brings together the top shooters from regional marksmanship events to test their precision rifle, action rifle, action pistol, and multi-gun action shooting skills, continuing the legacy of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and the Corps’ commitment to marksmanship as a core warfighting skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Walewski, an air command and control officer and instructor with The Basic School, Training Command, competes in the Multi-Gun match during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championships at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 16, 2026. The MCMC brings together the top shooters from regional marksmanship events to test their precision rifle, action rifle, action pistol, and multi-gun action shooting skills, continuing the legacy of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and the Corps’ commitment to marksmanship as a core warfighting skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Walewski, an air command and control officer and instructor with The Basic School, Training Command, competes in the Multi-Gun match during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championships at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 16, 2026. The MCMC brings together the top shooters from regional marksmanship events to test their precision rifle, action rifle, action pistol, and multi-gun action shooting skills, continuing the legacy of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and the Corps’ commitment to marksmanship as a core warfighting skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, commanding officer, The Basic School, Training Command, center, delivers the oath of office to Marines with Company I, Warrant Officer Basic Course during an appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 1, 2026. Enlisted Marines attend the WOBC at TBS to be trained and educated to perform the duties required of a warrant officer in their respective occupational fields. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, commanding officer, The Basic School, Training Command, center, delivers the oath of office to Marines with Company I, Warrant Officer Basic Course during an appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 1, 2026. Enlisted Marines attend the WOBC at TBS to be trained and educated to perform the duties required of a warrant officer in their respective occupational fields. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S Marines with Combat Instructor Battalion, The Basic School, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 19, 2026. The purpose of sustainment training and belt advancement is to not only improve lethality but also increase the mental fortitude of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)

Photo by Sergeant Myra Walker

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