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Nicholas Gounaris, the director of strength and conditioning with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, center, and Brad Brimhall, the branch head with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center right, pose for a group photo with the Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The Ramer Hall facility upgrades strengthen the vital partnerships between TBS, Basic Officer Course, MAFCE and other units. This collaboration establishes a sustainable foundation for optimizing human performance and resiliency across the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

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Jun 23, 2026

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - Nicholas Gounaris, the director of strength and conditioning with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, center, and Brad Brimhall, the branch head with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience, center right, pose for a group photo with the Martial Arts Fitness and Center of Excellence staff at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The Ramer Hall facility upgrades strengthen the vital partnerships between TBS, Basic Officer Course, MAFCE and other units. This collaboration establishes a sustainable foundation for optimizing human performance and resiliency across the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

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