U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Shane Carter, left, a drill master with Officer Candidate School, gives instructions during the initial officer candidate uniform issue on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 27, 2026. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
| Date Taken: | 05.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 10:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9714261 |
| VIRIN: | 260527-M-YW408-1077 |
| Resolution: | 5495x3085 |
| Size: | 2.47 MB |
| Location: | QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 30 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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