2nd Lt. William L. Stewart, with 3rd Platoon Charlie Company with The Basic School, jumps over his first obstacle during his final Endurance Course tests July 23. The Course includes an obstacle course and a fi More
2nd Lt. Seth Long, a machine gunner, 1st squad, 6th platoon, Golf Company, The Basic School, aims down range during a field exercise in squad tactics using live fire at Camp Barrett, Nov. 3. The purpose of the More
A civilian corporate executive takes a knee during a patrol while going through a simulated ethics training course here at TBS on Jan. 5. Civilians carried packs, rubber M16 service rifles, and wore flack jacke More
Students from Alpha Co., The Basic School, grab M69 practice grenades affectionately known as "bluebodies" during hand grenade training Jan. 5. The lieutenants practice throwing the bluebodies before they are a More
Corrigan, Texas, resident, Cpl. Alan D. Frank, was pinned on to his present rank by Sgt. Maj. Carl Gantt, the senior enlisted advisor at Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group, and Sgt. Kyle Campbell, a combat More
2nd Lt. Ben Ream, 5th Platoon, Alpha Company, The Basic School, observes enemy positions over a hill during a training exercise on military operations in urban terrain at Camp Barrett, March 27. Ream led his sq More
Bryan Schell, a student at Johns Hopkins University, surveys the area while on a patrol during an ethical decision-making field exercise at The Basic School on April 12. The students got a quick lesson on Marin More
Congressional staffers from Capitol Hill tour the inside of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a demonstration of the Marine capabilities on Marine Day at Camp Barrett on April 27. More than 440 congressional More
A tribute to 1st Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin, who was awarded the Silver Star, posthumously, for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in New Ubaydi, Iraq, Nov. More
Cpl. Carolyn Fields, a motor transportation operator with Motor Transportation Operations, The Basic School, lowers the tail gate for officers going through TBS during a convoy exercise at Landing Zone 7, May 2 More
Combat instructors with Dugout Platoon, Combat Instructor Company, The Basic School, conduct a foot patrol during an immediate action drill exercise at Landing Zone 7, May 23. The instructors taught lieutenants More
Second Lt. Steven Stansbury, a rifleman with 2nd Platoon, 4th Squad, Charlie Company, The Basic School, scans the terrain during a foot patrol exercise at Landing Zone 7, May 25. This is Charlie Company final p More
Bryan Rietz, coach for the American League All-Stars team, runs through home plate during the Nationals and American League All-Stars game at the Field of Dreams on Friday. It was a hard fought match from both More
Bryan Rietz, head coach for the American League All-Stars team, bats during the Home Run Derby at the Field of Dreams on Friday. Participants in the derby competed to see who could get the most over the fence h More
Cpl. James Lattimore, The Basic School combat instructor and infantry assaultman, measures the back fire blast from the AT-4, light anti-armor weapon, during the dry-fire demonstration during crew serve weapons More
2nd Lt. Matthew Genovese, The Basic School, Echo Co., student, places around participant's necks during the 37th annual Marine Corps Marathon starting at Arlington, Va., on Sunday. Lieutenants at TBS stand at t More
Cpl. Daniel Carter, combat instructor, The Basic School, trims shrubbery in the TBS area while taking part in the basewide fall cleanup effort Nov. 20. Carter was one of hundreds of Marines from his unit who he More
An unopened block of 155mm rounds sits on the side while Marines with Artillery Instructor Battery, Combat Instructor Company, Instuctor Battalion, The Basic School conduct an artillery demonstration on Nov 28 More
A Marine from Bravo Company, The Basic School, performs a blouse inflation during the four-minute water tread portion of Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program qualification at Ramer Hall Swim Tank, Marin More
Capt. Joshua Rogerson, The Basic School air officer, signals MV-22 Ospreys pilots his location during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employment of the Osprey in future operations at LZ Cockat More
Cpl. Justin Auclair, an instructor with Combat Instructor Company, Instructor Battalion, drops an 81mm mortar round down the tube during a call for fire exercise with the Marines of Alpha Co., The Basic School.
Maj. Gen. Cornell A. Wilson, Jr. (Ret) talks to a student from the Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy at the reception that kicked off the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar's North Carolina Series April 10, held More
6th Platoon, Bravo Company, The Basic School, Marines listen as Capt. Matthew Fallon, an instructor, reviews a Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer exercise the Marines conducted at Camp Upsher aboard Marine Corps Bas More
Lt. Col. Gaines L. Ward, Outing commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico passes the Colors to Lt. Col. Vincent J. Cuiccoli, incoming commanding officer MCAF Quantico on June 27, 2013. Cuiccoli has More
A Marine supervises from the center of The Basic School permanent personnel battalion during a 10-mile hike aboard the westside of Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 28, 2013. The hike was the first hike The Ba More
2nd Lt. Jacob Brown, 3rd squad leader for 3rd platoon, Charlie Co., The Basic School, listens intently to an advisor during Field Exercise II on Aug. 15, 2013. FEX II marks Charlie Co.’s midpoint in their train More
Maj. Justin Betz, air officer for The Basic School, raises his radio to make contact with incoming aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron at LZ 7 on Aug. 23, 2013. VMMT-204 spearheaded the Ospr More
2nd Lt. Gregory Stoup, student, The Basic School, 32, Pasadena, Calif., participates in a massive casualty simulation at the Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 19, 2013. The scenario was he More
The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., center, poses for a photo with Marines and a Sailor from the Lejeune Leadership Institute aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 4, 2 More
A U.S. Marine Corps officer with Bravo company, The Basic School (TBS), covers his sector during a patrol to ambush field exercise at Camp Barrett, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 13, 2014. The patrol ga More
U.S. Marine Corps officers with Alpha Company, The Basic School (TBS), cross a danger area during urban operations training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., 28 March 2014. TBS is where newly commissioned off More
A monument at The Basic School in Quantico, Va., commemorates the Marine officers of Class 6-67 who were killed after graduating class. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2n More
First Lieutenant David Leapheart, a native from Midland, Mich., speaks to the attendees, faculty and his fellow graduates as the student speaker, of which he was nominated for by his peers, during the New York More
Captain Abdul Mack, adjutant, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, from Brooklyn, New York, has worked hard throughout his 20 years in the Marine Corps to become the leader he always strived to be. Mack uses the too More
Gunnery Sgt. Julia Martinez believes loving what you do and planning for any situation will always lead to success in life. Martinez, 39, is from Dallas and is currently the electronic key management system man More
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks to Sgt. Brandon J. Lowe, center, and Sgt. Derrick A. Higgs, both third platoon advisors with Charlie Company (C CO), The Basic School (TBS), More
Marine officer students with Charlie Company prepare to begin their movement back to The Basic School, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 7 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. as they continue their seven-day More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Herbert Heartfield, center, a machine gunner with the War Fighting Company, Infantry Platoon, Machine gun Section, The Basic School, prepares to shoot a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher during More
Marine veterans and their spouses listen to a speaker at the Lt. Vincent R. Capodanno Medal of Honor dedication Dec. 9, 2014, held at the Capodanno Chapel aboard The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Vi More
Lieutenant Col. Dane Hanson, the warfighting director for The Basic School, explains the school’s goals and methods to instructors at the Light Armored Vehicle Training Company, School of Infantry-West, aboard More
During a field exercise on July 15, Col. Christian Wortman, commanding officer of The Basic School, congratulates 2nd Lt. Matthew George after presenting him with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for More
A U.S. Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival speaks to Marines with The Basic School as they prepare to take their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Qu More
Summer Priester, 2015 Miss United States, visits active duty Marines aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Nov. 6. Priester’s visit included speaking with instructors at the Martial Arts Center of Exce More
Brigadier Gen. Terry V. Williams, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks during the parade and review on Brown Field Nov. 24 aboard Marine Corps Base More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks with Marines at Camp Barrett, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 23, 2016. Neller spoke to Fox Company, The Basic School, about his expectations of More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. James Dankle II poses with Col. Mark Clingan and Col. Dan O'Brien, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. Officers of TBS class More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reginald Berry, with The Basic School, hikes up a hill side during a motivational hike on Old Rag Mountain, Luray, Va., Oct. 7, 2016. The hike spanned over 11 miles and supported un More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School begin their motivational hike on Old Rag Mountain, Luray, Va., Oct. 7, 2016. The hike spanned over 11 miles and supported unit cohesion and camaraderie, and included all level More
Marines from Training and Education Command fire the M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer during a demonstration Oct. 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. During the demonstration, employees from Marine Corps More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jerry Dalton, company commander for Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons Training Battalion (WTBn), acts as a range safety officer during the Combat Pistol Program for Marines attendin More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to U.S. Marine instructors at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 15, 2017. Neller asked for candid feedback about areas in which More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to U.S. Marines with The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 19, 2017. Neller spoke about “Seize the Initiative” as well as answered More
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia - Lance Cpl. Jillian Gerasimek, a native of Quincy, Illinois, poses for a photo during a field exercise on Range-5 at The Basic School (TBS), Nov. 16. Gerasimek, who attende More
Brig. Gen. Jason Bohm, commanding general of Training Command, shakes the hand of GySgt.William Callen during the award ceremony for the Training Command’s Commanding General’s Writing Competition at Marine Cor More
Infantry Officer's Course Marines watch as mortar rounds make impact into the drop zone. A small cloud of smoke can be seen in the middle of al of the Marines. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marines prepare to load Joint Light Tactical Vehicles onto Landing Craft Utility boats in preparation for a JLTV Multiservice Operational Test and Evaluation amphibious landing M More
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia - Lance Cpl. Jillian Gerasimek, a native of Quincy, Illinois, works a radio as acting platoon commander during a field exercise on Range-5 at The Basic School (TBS) aboard M More
Quantico, Va. - Anne Tuck listens intently to a Patrolling class during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators’ and Key Leaders’ workshop at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Vir More
2ndLt. Preston Towers commissioned through Officer Selection Station Milwaukee on August 25, 2018 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. He recently graduated from Officer Candidate School and is a gradua More
Students with Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 light a lamp during ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Moyer, reads a promotion warrant during a frocking ceremony at Camp Barrett aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 19, 2019. Sara Pacheco was frocked to the rank of More
Second Lieutenant Keith Froehlich, a student in the Basic Officer Course, alerts his squad leader that his M249 Squad Automatic Weapon is properly setup and ready to go into action at Marine Corps Base Quantico More
Sgt. Maj. John Canley (right), retired Marine and Medal of Honor recipient, answers a question asked by a Marine with Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Canley spent two days in Quant More
191001-N-JD259-0256 (Oct 1, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer held a Q&A session following his remarks during a visit to The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Basic School i More
Second Lieutenant Jessica Cruz, a student at The Basic School, carries a simulated artillery round to a M777 Howitzer during a MOS Specific Physical Stands fitness evaluation, Oct. 3, 2019. The MSPS is an addit More
Second Lieutenant Ivan Zelenin, a student at the Basic Officer Course, carries a simulated artillery round to a M777 howitzer during an MOS Specific Physical Standards (MSPS) evaluation, Oct. 3, 2019. The MSPS More
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Sergeant Maj. Michael Hensley, sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Col. William C. Bentley III, installation commanding officer, pose in front of care packages d More
Col. William C. Bentley III, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, reads a children’s book during a live video feed at the United Service Organization – West aboard MCB Quantico, Va., Mar. 30, 2020 More
Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce, was instructed on how to operate and shoot the Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle by Gunnery Sergeant Jonathan Charles, Quantico Scout Sniper School Instructor, at Weapons Trai More
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black is greeted by instructors and staff assigned to The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., Nov. 2, 2020. During the visit Black di More
U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, reads the birthday message during the Memorial Plaque Dedication ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Trian More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School walk through a trail during motivational hike on Old Rag Mountain, Luray, Va., Oct. 7, 2016. The hike spanned over 11 miles and supported unit cohesion and camaraderie, and in More
2nd Lt. Christopher Denzel, with 4th Platoon Charlie Company with The Basic School, and Bobby Costello, with 4th Platoon Charlie Company with TBS, attempt to overcome an obstacle during his final Endurance Cour More
2nd Lt. Seth Long, a machine gunner, 1st squad, 6th platoon, Golf Company, The Basic School, engages targets at unknown distances during a field exercise in squad tactics using live fire at Camp Barrett, Nov. 3 More
Cpl. Christopher Savage, a combat instructor with Combat Instructor Company, Instructor Battalion, instructs 2nd Lt. Jacob Lovelady, a student with 5th platoon, Alpha Co., The Basic School, in the proper techni More
Marines attending TBS role play during simulated ethics training here on Jan. 5. The training had the civilian corporate executives interacting with a “tribe” of role playing lieutenants who played everything f More
2nd Lt. Justin Kistner, 5th Platoon, Alpha Company, The Basic School, asks a question over the scheme of maneuver during a training exercise on military operations in urban terrain at Camp Barrett, March 27. Fi More
Robert Brewer, a student at John Hopkins University, posts security while on a patrol during an ethical decision-making field exercise at The Basic School on April 12.
Congressional staffers from Capitol Hill get a first-hand look at the M1A1 Tank during a demonstration of the Marine capabilities on Marine Day at Camp Barrett on April 27. This event allows the staffers to see More
2nd Lt. Ulysses Sosa, squad leader for1st squad, 5th platoon, Charlie Company, shows his squad enemy locations as a part of his mission brief during their first live fire field exercise in squad tactics at Rang More
The McGlothlin family enjoys a few words from Col. Robert Oltman, Training and Education Command, during McGlothlin Hall dedication at The Basic School, May 17. The building was named after 1st Lt. Donald R. Mc More
Cpl. Carolyn Fields, a motor transportation operator with Motor Transportation Operations, The Basic School, works through the muddy environment during a convoy exercise at Landing Zone 7, May 21. In addition t More
Cpl. Mark Hummel, an instructor with Dugout Platoon, The Basic School, posts security while his squad leader directs his fire team leader to which immediate action drill to conduct during IA drill exercise at L More
Second Lt. Jonathan Bowman, squad leader for 2nd Squad, 4th Platoon, Charlie Company, The Basic School and Sgt. Jose Zepata, a combat instructor, Dugout Platoon, Combat Instructor Company, TBS, walk together du More
Shannon Edmonds, catcher for the National League All-Stars team bats during the American League versus the National League All-Star game at the Field of Dreams on Friday. The game came down to who had the smart More
Bryan Rietz, head coach for the American League All-Stars team, bats during the Home Run Derby at the Field of Dreams on Friday. Rietz won the derby, getting eight over-the-fence, homeruns.
Cpl. James Lattimore, the Basic School combat instructor and infantry assaultman, instructs a second lieutenant on the proper procedure for the AT-4, light anti-armor weapon, during the dry-fire round of crew s More
Medals for the 37th annual Marine Corps Marathon starting at Arlington, Va., on Sunday. All 23,515 participants who completed the marathon receive a medal followed by a sharp salute end of marathon.
Cpl. Aaron Davis, combat instructor, The Basic School, loads a tree limb into a trailer for disposal during the TBS fall cleanup Nov. 20. The TBS cleanup was part of a larger basewide effort that annually seeks More
Marines with Artillery Instructor Battery, Combat Instructor Company, Instuctor Battalion, The Basic School conduct an artillery demonstration on Nov 28 with M777A2 Howitzers. The M777A2 can fire rounds weighin More
2nd Lt. Gregory Mateo, a Marine awaiting training at Infantry Officer Course, stands in awe as he sees, for the first time, an MV-22 Osprey fly by during a proof of concept training exercise for tactical employ More
2nd Lt. Stephanie Grabor, student, Alpha Co., The Basic School, uses a pen to guide herself onto a target to plot during live-fire call for fire exercise. Being able to accurately call for supporting fire makes More
Maj. Frank Moore, Diversity Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command Officer Programs, talks with Earl Pridgen, 22, a student from North Carolina Central University at the reception that kicked off the Marine C More
6th Platoon, Bravo Company, The Basic School, Marines review a training exercise after going through the Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer at Camp Upsher aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on May 21, 2013. The VCCT More
Permanent personnel Marines from The Basic School conduct a 10-mile hike on the west-side of Marine Corps Base Quantico. Two-hundred and thirty-two Marines embarked on the 10-mile hike that lasted three-hours a More
Lieutenants with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Co., The Basic School listen to a mission brief for a support by fire mission during Field Exercise II on Aug. 15, 2013. FEX II marks Charlie Co.’s midpoint in their traini More
Maj. Justin Betz, air officer for The Basic School, holds open a flight panel to let incoming aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron it was safe to land at LZ 7 on Aug. 23, 2013. VMMT-204 spea More
A U.S. Marine Corps officer with Bravo company, The Basic School (TBS), listens to a mission brief prior to conducting a patrol to ambush field exercise at Camp Barrett, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 1 More