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CMC is given a tour of the MPIC schoolhouse

CMC is given a tour of the MPIC schoolhouse

Photo by Jared Lee

CMC arrives at Fort Leonard Wood

CMC arrives at Fort Leonard Wood

Photo by Jared Lee

CMC and his staff arrive at FLW

CMC and his staff arrive at FLW

Photo by Jared Lee

On March 18th, Staff Sergeant Troy Bloom was recognized as the National Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation's Department of Defense Fire Academy Instructor of the Year. Staff Sergeant Bloom's professionalism, dedication to his students, and community service stood out among his peers, and he is so deserving of this recognition.

On March 18th, Staff Sergeant Troy Bloom was recognized as the National Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation's Department of Defense Fire Academy Instructor of the Year. Staff Sergeant Bloom's professionalism, dedication to his students, and community service stood out among his peers, and he is so deserving of this recognition.

Photo by USMC

COLONEL BENJAMIN M. VENNING

COLONEL BENJAMIN M. VENNING

Photo by GySgt Andrew L. Harris

The Marines of Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow Air Force Base recently had the pleasure of hosting Sergeant Major Jody Armentrout, Group Sergeant Major of Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22. The Marines raised morale and motivation while also receiving the opportunity and privilege of learning valuable life, leadership, and mentorship skills while Sergeant Major Armentrout was on deck.

The Marines of Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow Air Force Base recently had the pleasure of hosting Sergeant Major Jody Armentrout, Group Sergeant Major of Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22. The Marines raised morale and motivation while also receiving the opportunity and privilege of learning valuable life, leadership, and mentorship skills while Sergeant Major Armentrout was on deck.

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Command Photo

Command Photo

Photo by Combat Camera, Camp Johnson

Candidates from Co. A and D, OCC-242, conduct the Combat Fitness Test (CFT). The CFT is one way OCS can assess the candidates' physical fitness in a broad spectrum of combat-related tasks designed to test their strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates from Co. A and D, OCC-242, conduct the Combat Fitness Test (CFT). The CFT is one way OCS can assess the candidates' physical fitness in a broad spectrum of combat-related tasks designed to test their strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates from Co. A and D, OCC-242, conduct the Combat Course. The Combat Course provides an austere environment littered with obstacles in which the candidates must negotiate with their fire team. The tactical skills emphasized include use of cover and concealment, fire team movement, and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates from Co. A and D, OCC-242, conduct the Combat Course. The Combat Course provides an austere environment littered with obstacles in which the candidates must negotiate with their fire team. The tactical skills emphasized include use of cover and concealment, fire team movement, and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates from Co. A and D, OCC-242 navigate through the Obstacle Course. The purpose of the Obstacle Course is to test the candidate’s ability to negotiate obstacles using the correct techniques while displaying a high level of agility, muscular strength, and stamina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates from Co. A and D, OCC-242 navigate through the Obstacle Course. The purpose of the Obstacle Course is to test the candidate’s ability to negotiate obstacles using the correct techniques while displaying a high level of agility, muscular strength, and stamina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

A candidate conducts the Combat Course. The Combat Course provides an austere environment littered with obstacles in which the candidates must negotiate with their fire team. The tactical skills emphasized include use of cover and concealment, fire team movement, and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

A candidate conducts the Combat Course. The Combat Course provides an austere environment littered with obstacles in which the candidates must negotiate with their fire team. The tactical skills emphasized include use of cover and concealment, fire team movement, and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates induct into training and meet their platoon staff aboard Officer Candidates School. Candidates have begun their training and are evaluated on their leadership potential, academic performance, and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates induct into training and meet their platoon staff aboard Officer Candidates School. Candidates have begun their training and are evaluated on their leadership potential, academic performance, and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates conduct the Combat Fitness Test (CFT). The CFT is one way OCS can assess the candidates' physical fitness in a broad spectrum of combat-related tasks designed to test their strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates conduct the Combat Fitness Test (CFT). The CFT is one way OCS can assess the candidates' physical fitness in a broad spectrum of combat-related tasks designed to test their strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates induct into training and meet their platoon staff aboard Officer Candidates School. Candidates have begun their training and are evaluated on their leadership potential, academic performance, and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates induct into training and meet their platoon staff aboard Officer Candidates School. Candidates have begun their training and are evaluated on their leadership potential, academic performance, and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates participate in the Battalion Commander's Motivational Run. The Motivational Run presents an opportunity for the candidates and training company staff to capitalize on the esprit de corps, teamwork, and camaraderie developed over the course of the training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates participate in the Battalion Commander's Motivational Run. The Motivational Run presents an opportunity for the candidates and training company staff to capitalize on the esprit de corps, teamwork, and camaraderie developed over the course of the training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates from conduct Montford Point Challenge (MPC) carrying (3) 40mm ammo cans, a stretcher with (3) 75lbs sandbags, and a log. MPC includes a combination of 3 courses; Juniors Stamina Course, Senior Stamina Course, and a portion of the Combat Course. The purpose of the MPC is to Honor and Celebrate the selfless sacrifice and heroism of the Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates from conduct Montford Point Challenge (MPC) carrying (3) 40mm ammo cans, a stretcher with (3) 75lbs sandbags, and a log. MPC includes a combination of 3 courses; Juniors Stamina Course, Senior Stamina Course, and a portion of the Combat Course. The purpose of the MPC is to Honor and Celebrate the selfless sacrifice and heroism of the Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates receive their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA). This ceremony in which they receive the EGA signifies that they have now earned their place in the Marine Corps and the title few will ever hold. The title of Marine. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates receive their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA). This ceremony in which they receive the EGA signifies that they have now earned their place in the Marine Corps and the title few will ever hold. The title of Marine. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates navigate through the Endurance Course. The Endurance Course includes the O course, a 3.2 Mile run, and various obstacles that would likely be seen in a battlefield environment. The purpose of the Endurance Course is to test the candidate’s physical endurance and technical ability to negotiate various obstacles while wearing a Load Bearing Vest and Service Weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates navigate through the Endurance Course. The Endurance Course includes the O course, a 3.2 Mile run, and various obstacles that would likely be seen in a battlefield environment. The purpose of the Endurance Course is to test the candidate’s physical endurance and technical ability to negotiate various obstacles while wearing a Load Bearing Vest and Service Weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates conduct their Close Order Drill competition at Officer Candidates School. The purpose of the Close Order Drill is to enable a commander to move their unit from one place to another in an efficient and orderly manner. Providing simple instructions from which combat formations that were once utilized may be assumed by the unit. Additionally, drill is used to help instill habits of precision, response to orders, and to increase unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates conduct their Close Order Drill competition at Officer Candidates School. The purpose of the Close Order Drill is to enable a commander to move their unit from one place to another in an efficient and orderly manner. Providing simple instructions from which combat formations that were once utilized may be assumed by the unit. Additionally, drill is used to help instill habits of precision, response to orders, and to increase unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho

Candidates conduct their Close Order Drill competition at Officer Candidates School. The purpose of the Close Order Drill is to enable a commander to move their unit from one place to another in an efficient and orderly manner. Providing simple instructions from which combat formations that were once utilized may be assumed by the unit. Additionally, drill is used to help instill habits of precision, response to orders, and to increase unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Candidates conduct their Close Order Drill competition at Officer Candidates School. The purpose of the Close Order Drill is to enable a commander to move their unit from one place to another in an efficient and orderly manner. Providing simple instructions from which combat formations that were once utilized may be assumed by the unit. Additionally, drill is used to help instill habits of precision, response to orders, and to increase unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho)

Photo by Sgt Gumchol Cho