U.S. Marines participate in a Martial Arts Instructor course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2026. The MAI course is three weeks of rigorous training that included sparring, combat conditioning, and educational classes to develop Marines understanding of combative techniques, enabling them to conduct belt advancement within their individual units. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The United States Marine Corps employs thousands of civilian personnel across its installations to support daily operations and long-term mission requirements. The men and women who are often referred to as “Civilian Marines,” serve in a range of professional fields while working alongside military personnel. While many of these employees are veterans, many others have never served in the military or...
U.S. Marines participate in a Martial Arts Instructor course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2026. The MAI course is three weeks of rigorous training that included sparring, combat conditioning, and educational classes to develop Marines understanding of combative techniques, enabling them to conduct belt advancement within their individual units. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)
