Candidates with 8th Marine Corps District experience a Mini Officer Candidate School event aboard Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth from April 17-19, 2026. Mini OCS is an event designed to allow candidates to experience some of the rigors that they will face during Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. (U.S. Marine Corps video production by Lance Cpl. Ayusha Shrestha)
When three brothers choose to take on one of the world’s most demanding challenges side by side, people take notice. That’s exactly what happened when Roger, Hunter, and William Brunson, triplets from Texas, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and reported to recruit training on July 20, 2025. Each brother had their own reasons for joining, but they were united by a single purpose: to earn the title of Marine. What started as a...
Every Marine has a story on why they raised their right hand and made the commitment to be a part of something greater than themselves. From a childhood riddled with instability to being a poolee awaiting his turn to earn the title Marine, Poolee Justin Irving’s path to the Marine Corps was something he had to fight for. His journey shows that perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination can rewrite any story. When life stacked...
For rising high school seniors across the nation, Boys State is far more than a summer camp, it is a crucible of civic leadership, where young men are tested, challenged, and transformed into principled citizens ready to lead their communities and serve their country. "Boys State is the premier civic leadership development program for high school students in the nation," said Major Brandon Reese, Training Team Officer of the 8th Marine Corps...
