Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, is where Marine Officers are forged. Candidates come from communities across the United States, but they share a common cause: to fight and win for our Nation as Marines. Hear from candidates and Marines as they describe the toughest obstacles they faced at OCS and the achievements that culminated in earning a commission as a Marine Officer. Subscribe to see the latest from Marine Corps Recruiting on YouTube: https://us-marines.co/3gjMy5S Connect with Marine Corps Recruiting: Visit the Marine Corps Recruiting website: https://us-marines.co/307EeAQ Like Marine Corps Recruiting on Facebook: https://us-marines.co/2P2QnR5 Follow Marine Corps Recruiting on Twitter: https://us-marines.co/3f9sFgw Follow Marine Corps Recruiting on Instagram: https://us-marines.co/2X2SNUn About the United States Marine Corps: The Marine Corps defends the people of the United States at home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles. The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles. You don’t join the Marines—you become one, forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, and in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle. Today, more than 180,000 enlisted Marines and 23,000 Marine Officers serve in active duty or reserve forces on bases and in communities around the world, proudly carrying with them the core values of the Marine Corps.