A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Officer Candidates School conducts pull-ups during an initial physical fitness test on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2026. The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test is composed of pull-ups or push-ups, planks, and a 3-mile run to test physical strength and endurance. The initial PFT serves to evaluate and screen individuals for their leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
| Date Taken: | 09.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.14.2026 10:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9927658 |
| VIRIN: | 260910-M-YW408-1120 |
| Resolution: | 8017x5347 |
| Size: | 4.04 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 75 |
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