U.S. Marine Corps physical training instructors run with an officer candidate with Officer Candidates School 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 12:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9934579 |
| VIRIN: | 260910-M-YW408-1262 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 4.84 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
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