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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Davis, a water safety assistant instructor with The Basic School
training command, watches over students performing a water rescue swim during the Water
Survival Advanced Course at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 21,
2026. The week-long Water Survival Advanced course challenges Marines’ physical and mental
limits through aquatic endurance training, including long swims, breath holds, and complex
rescue drills vital to amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Davis, a water safety assistant instructor with The Basic School training command, watches over students performing a water rescue swim during the Water Survival Advanced Course at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 21, 2026. The week-long Water Survival Advanced course challenges Marines’ physical and mental limits through aquatic endurance training, including long swims, breath holds, and complex rescue drills vital to amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

Photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Hinrichs, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Instructor Battalion, right, passes the colors to Lt. Col. Oryan Lopes, the incoming commanding officer of CIB during the CIB change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 11, 2026. During the ceremony, Hinrichs relinquished command of CIB to Lopes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Hinrichs, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Instructor Battalion, right, passes the colors to Lt. Col. Oryan Lopes, the incoming commanding officer of CIB during the CIB change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 11, 2026. During the ceremony, Hinrichs relinquished command of CIB to Lopes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Charles E. Miller II, the incoming commanding officer of The Basic School and all former commanding officers of TBS in attendance participate in the pass and review portion of the TBS change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Col. Robert G. McCarthy III relinquished command of TBS to Miller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Charles E. Miller II, the incoming commanding officer of The Basic School and all former commanding officers of TBS in attendance participate in the pass and review portion of the TBS change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Col. Robert G. McCarthy III relinquished command of TBS to Miller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, the outgoing commanding officer of The Basic School, left, shakes hands with Col. Charles E. Miller II, the incoming commanding officer of TBS during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, McCarthy relinquished command of TBS to Miller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, the outgoing commanding officer of The Basic School, left, shakes hands with Col. Charles E. Miller II, the incoming commanding officer of TBS during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, McCarthy relinquished command of TBS to Miller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, the outgoing commanding officer of The Basic School, right, passes off the TBS colors to Col. Charles E. Miller II, the incoming commanding officer of TBS, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, McCarthy relinquished command of TBS to Miller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy III, the outgoing commanding officer of The Basic School, right, passes off the TBS colors to Col. Charles E. Miller II, the incoming commanding officer of TBS, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, McCarthy relinquished command of TBS to Miller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 2-26, shoot an M4 carbine during the Tactical Marksmanship range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jun. 17, 2026. Marines engage targets during Short Bay live-fire training, honing speed, accuracy, and tactical shooting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 2-26, shoot an M4 carbine during the Tactical Marksmanship range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jun. 17, 2026. Marines engage targets during Short Bay live-fire training, honing speed, accuracy, and tactical shooting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

Photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 2-26, shoot an M4 carbine during the Tactical Marksmanship range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jun. 17, 2026. Marines engage targets during Short Bay live-fire training, honing speed, accuracy, and tactical shooting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, Basic Officer Course 2-26, shoot an M4 carbine during the Tactical Marksmanship range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jun. 17, 2026. Marines engage targets during Short Bay live-fire training, honing speed, accuracy, and tactical shooting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

Photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts

U.S. Marines with Company C, The Basic School, Training Command, suppress a machine gun bunker at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 1, 2026. The training evaluated students' ability to maneuver, communicate, and employ supporting fires while assaulting a fortified enemy position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

U.S. Marines with Company C, The Basic School, Training Command, suppress a machine gun bunker at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 1, 2026. The training evaluated students' ability to maneuver, communicate, and employ supporting fires while assaulting a fortified enemy position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

Photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, The Basic School, participate in a patrol base exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 9, 2026. The exercise provides students with an opportunity to develop and refine skills in communication, patrolling and coordinating movements in a dense environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company C, The Basic School, participate in a patrol base exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 9, 2026. The exercise provides students with an opportunity to develop and refine skills in communication, patrolling and coordinating movements in a dense environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Samantha Hinerman, a student with Company C, The Basic School, provides security during a patrol base exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 9, 2026. The exercise provides students with an opportunity to develop and refine skills in communication, patrolling and coordinating movements in a dense environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Samantha Hinerman, a student with Company C, The Basic School, provides security during a patrol base exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 9, 2026. The exercise provides students with an opportunity to develop and refine skills in communication, patrolling and coordinating movements in a dense environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Leo Cuellar Jr., the sergeant major of The Basic School, delivers the TBS colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Col. Robert G. McCarthy III relinquished command of TBS to Col. Charles E. Miller II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Leo Cuellar Jr., the sergeant major of The Basic School, delivers the TBS colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Col. Robert G. McCarthy III relinquished command of TBS to Col. Charles E. Miller II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

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

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