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The Basic School
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Mar 9, 2026

U.S. Marines with Martial Arts Instructor course 42-26 spar during the culminating event at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2026. The MAI culminating event combines techniques used within the Marine Corps Martial Arts program in one final test to ensure the Marines are ready to conduct belt advancement within individual units to uphold the tradition of warrior ethos in the corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

800

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