U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct ground fighting techniques during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 16, 2025. The training emphasized grappling, takedowns, and submission holds as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, sharpening the Marines’ ability to respond in close-combat situations. Marines also completed a combat conditioning obstacle course to test their endurance, agility, and teamwork under physically demanding conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)
Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) is proud to announce the arrival of three electric buses, the first heavy variant electric vehicles in the Marine Corps, supporting the Department of Defense’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The first bus was delivered on July 1, 2024, with the remaining two expected soon.
