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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)

251008-M-TE528-1094.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Joshua Barker

Oct 22, 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - 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)

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