Videos

Joshua Palacioz, a U.S. Marine Corps poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, speaks about his experience with the Marine Corps Musician Enlistment Option Program. Marine Corps musicians fight for our Nation while continuing to pursue their passion for music in the Musician Enlistment Option Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in buddy rushing drills during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Warrenton, Oregon, April 26, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Warrenton, Oregon, April 26, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Fartlek Run during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Warrenton, Oregon, April 27, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station El Cajon, Recruiting Station San Diego, participate in an initial strength test during a physical training session in El Cajon, California, April 24, 2025. The IST is a baseline fitness test to determine if poolees are physically ready to ship to recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a leadership reaction course during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in an obstacle course during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 18, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Leadership Reaction Course during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in an obstacle course during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Grayson Wright, Officer Selection Officer at Recruiting Station Orange County, speaks about Mini-Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Lucas Stalnaker, Aviation Officer Procurement Officer with 12th Marine Corps District, speaks about Mini-Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maria Torres, a Sergeant Instructor with Officer Candidate School, speaks about Mini-Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Fireteam Assault Course during a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 19, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)