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Mar 9, 2026

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speak with The Basic School (TBS) Echo Company students at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2026. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit TBS toward the end of each cycle of a company to speak with the instructors and spark discussion with the students, giving them advice as the junior officers continue on their journey into the fleet Marine force and answer any career questions they have on their future in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

5000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

5000

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