U.S. Army officer candidates from seven states converge on Washington State to complete their final phase of Officer Candidate School (OCS) during OCS Phase III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug 5, 2025. OCS Phase III is a culminating event hosted by the 2nd Battalion, 205th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Washington National Guard, that tests officer candidates on their leadership and critical thinking abilities before commissioning as second lieutenants. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Reyfield Betz)
