U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Oscar Espinoza, a rifleman with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, demonstrates movements to Marines participating in the selection process to join the platoon at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2025. The highly-competitive selection tests the candidates' attention to detail, precision movements, and bearing under pressure. Successful candidates will undergo rigorous training to master the platoon's unique, synchronized rifle routine performed without verbal commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)
| Date Taken: | 12.01.2025 |
| Published: | 12-17-25 09:23 AM |
| Graphic ID: | 39121 |
| VIRIN: | 251201-M-XB565-1094 |
| Size: | 1.1 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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