U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Manuel Mejia, left, a martial arts instructor trainer with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, talks to Cpl. Christian Skowron, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, before sparring as part of the culminating event for Martial Arts Instructor Course 106-25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. The MAI course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week training cycle designed to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of Marines through tough realistic training, enabling Marines to train their respective units. Mejia is a native of Texas. Skowron is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)
Date Taken: | 08.21.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.25.2025 01:10 |
Photo ID: | 9274189 |
VIRIN: | 250821-M-IP954-1747 |
Resolution: | 6546x4366 |
Size: | 16.92 MB |
Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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