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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kelly Owen, an infantry officer and the executive officer of Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, serves food during the Warrior’s Breakfast at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2025. The Warrior’s breakfast follows the Warfighting Field Exercise, which 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 Capt. Kelly Owen, an infantry officer and the executive officer of Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, serves food during the Warrior’s Breakfast at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2025. The Warrior’s breakfast follows the Warfighting Field Exercise, which 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. Marines with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School participate in the Warrior’s Breakfast at TBS, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2025. The Warrior’s breakfast follows the Warfighting Field Exercise, which 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. Marines with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School participate in the Warrior’s Breakfast at TBS, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2025. The Warrior’s breakfast follows the Warfighting Field Exercise, which 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 Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Omanahernandez, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, serves food during the Warrior’s Breakfast at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2025. The Warrior’s breakfast follows the Warfighting Field Exercise, which 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 Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Omanahernandez, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, serves food during the Warrior’s Breakfast at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2025. The Warrior’s breakfast follows the Warfighting Field Exercise, which 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. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a tug-of-war during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a tug-of-war during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Training Command, compete in a weapons free-sparring event during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2025. During the field meet, Marines with TBS participated in physical training and competitions to build camaraderie and celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, and Marines with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, Martial Arts Instructor and Instructor Trainers, and former Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, center, Martial Arts Instructor and Instructor Trainers, and former Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE at Raider Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Morales, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and motor vehicle operator, right, and Sgt. Arkel Brown, a MAIT and mortarman, both with The Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, Training Command, demonstrate techniques during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Morales, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and motor vehicle operator, right, and Sgt. Arkel Brown, a MAIT and mortarman, both with The Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, Training Command, demonstrate techniques during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors and Instructor Trainers attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors and Instructor Trainers attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marines participate in a free sparring workshop during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marines participate in a free sparring workshop during the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arkel Brown, right, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and mortarman, with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arkel Brown, right, a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and mortarman, with the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence, The Basic School, speaks to Marines attending the Marine Corps Martial Arts 25th anniversary symposium hosted by the MAFCE pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2025. The goal of this symposium was to provide the Fleet Marine Force with instructions and practical application on the new tan-black belt syllabus and the new free sparring events while integrating guided discussions fostering character development and recounting the storied tradition of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frankie Cameron III, a martial arts instructor trainer with Training Command, left, and a British Royal Marine conduct hand-to-hand combat techniques during a physical training circuit as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 30, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frankie Cameron III, a martial arts instructor trainer with Training Command, left, and a British Royal Marine conduct hand-to-hand combat techniques during a physical training circuit as part of “Virginia Tempest” at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 30, 2025. Virginia Tempest is an annual training event where Royal Marines and U.S. Marines collaborate in training such as the obstacle course, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and other rigorous events, ultimately designed to support interoperability and maintaining the historic working relationship between the organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, run to an objective during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, run to an objective during a dry-fire run of a Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a live-fire Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps students with Company D, Basic Officer Course 4-25, The Basic School, provide support-by-fire during a live-fire Field Firing Exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. The FFEX provided students the opportunity to refine their skills in conducting a live-fire assault on a target with support-by-fire and maneuver elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

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