Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Armistead, vice president of membership, marketing and support for the Marine Corps Association, left, presents The Military Skills Award and First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez Honor Graduate Award to 2nd Lt. Nathan Qoel, a communication strategy and operations officer and graduate of Basic Officer Course 1-26, Company A, The Basic School, Training Command, during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 12, 2026. TBS trains and educates newly commissioned or appointed officers in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit de corps, and leadership to prepare them for duty as company-grade officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 11:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9680634 |
| VIRIN: | 260512-M-TE528-1089 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 12.62 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
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