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U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)
240228-M-FO238-1275.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Mitchell Johnson

Aug 13, 2025
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)


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