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U.S. Marine Corps students with Company F, The Basic School, maneuver towards a building during a platoon attack at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 25, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of Military Operations on Urban Terrain training, evaluate their leadership in high-stress environments, and develop them into confident, provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)
260225-M-TE528-1332.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Joshua Barker

Mar 9, 2026
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - U.S. Marine Corps students with Company F, The Basic School, maneuver towards a building during a platoon attack at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 25, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of Military Operations on Urban Terrain training, evaluate their leadership in high-stress environments, and develop them into confident, provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)


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