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Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly watches as Brig. GEN. Steele signs an agreement which will allow the DC police department to use the facilities at the Officers Candidate School, Quantico, VA for training during the off season

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Ray Glover Release Status: Relea More

LT. (Ret.) Frederick Clinton Branch stands as the crowd applauds during the dedication of Branch Hall at the Officers Candidate School. LT. Branch was commissioned in November, 1945 and was the first black officer to graduate from OCS

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Ashlyn E. Rienbolt Re More

Mr. Frederick Clinton Branch cuts the ribbon and officially dedicates Branch Hall at the Officers Candidates School, Marine Corps Combat Development Command. In November of 1945, LT. Branch was the first black officer to graduate from Officers Candidate School and be commissioned in the Marine Corps. Mr. Branch is now a retired educator living in Philadelphia. Assisting Mr. Branch are his wife; Brig. GEN. E. C. Kelly, Commanding General (left); LT. GEN. P. K. Van Riper, Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command; and COL. A. Davis, Commanding Officer of the Officers Candidate School

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Ashlyn E. Rienbolt Re More

The colors are posted during the dedication of Branch Hall at the Officers Candidate School. The building is named after LT. Frederick Clinton Branch, the first black officer to graduate from OCS. LT. Branch was commissioned in November 1945

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Ashlyn E. Rienbolt Re More

Marine Candidates attending Officers Candidate School (OCS) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, complete obstacles on the Crucible. The Crucible is the final performance task that test both physical and mental endurance before the candidates are commisioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin P. Glaser, Usmc Re More

Marine Candidates attending Officers Candidate School (OCS) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, complete obstacles on the Crucible. The Crucible is the final performance task that test both physical and mental endurance before the candidates are commisioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: OCS Scene Camera Operator: L More

Marine Candidates attending Officers Candidate School (OCS) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, complete obstacles on the Crucible. The Crucible is the final performance task that test both physical and mental endurance before the candidates are commisioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin P. Glaser, Usmc Re More

Marine Candidates attending Officers Candidate School (OCS) aboard MCB Quantico, Virginia, complete obstacles on the Crucible. The Crucible is the final performance task that test both physical and mental endurance before the candidates are commisioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin P. Glaser, Usmc Re More

On the rope line, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course participate in field training at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jacob J. Arneson, USAF Relea More

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Angel Menendez, from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course, participates in a field training course at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jacob J. Arneson, USAF Relea More

On the rope line, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course participate in field training at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jacob J. Arneson, USAF Relea More

On the rope line, a US Marine Corps (USMC) member from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course participates in field training at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jacob J. Arneson, USAF Relea More

Officers Candidate School

Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly watches as Brig. GEN. Steele signs an agreement which will allow the DC police department to use the facilities at the Officers Candidate School, Quantico, VA for training during the off season

LT. (Ret.) Frederick Clinton Branch stands as the crowd applauds during the dedication of Branch Hall at the Officers Candidate School. LT. Branch was commissioned in November, 1945 and was the first black officer to graduate from OCS

The colors are posted during the dedication of Branch Hall at the Officers Candidate School. The building is named after LT. Frederick Clinton Branch, the first black officer to graduate from OCS. LT. Branch was commissioned in November 1945

Marine Candidates attending Officers Candidate School (OCS) aboard MCB Quantico, Virginia, complete obstacles on the Crucible. The Crucible is the final performance task that test both physical and mental endurance before the candidates are commisioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps

On the rope line, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course participate in field training at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Angel Menendez, from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course, participates in a field training course at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

On the rope line, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course participate in field training at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

On the rope line, a US Marine Corps (USMC) member from the Officers Selection Assistant (OSA) Course participates in field training at the Officers Candidate School (OCS) on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

Lt. Col. Tony Sims, 1st Battalion, 238th Regiment commander,

Newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Brian Clark, along with

Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, adjutant general of Kentucky,

The officer candidates of the Nebraska Army National