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Jun 24, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert McCarthy III, the commanding officer of The Basic School, addresses marines at Ramer Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The facility upgrades to Ramer Hall strengthens the vital partnerships between TBS, other units, and programs such as the Basic Officer Course and MAFCE. 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)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

160

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