Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Fairfax

01/26/2020

Congratulations to 2ndLt Wagner! Nothing like being commissioned on the 50 yard line of the WVU football stadium.

01/08/2020

Congratulations to Candidate Toland on contracting for PLC 21 this morning! He is extremely determined and has been relentless in his pursuits through this entire process. Keep it up Trey!

01/08/2020

Congratulations to Candidate Woolridge! She is a Junior at West Virginia and rows on the Crew Team. We are excited to see her reach her full potential!

12/17/2019

2ndLt Vogel looking sharp and representing OSS Fairfax well! Do you have what it takes to lead the world elite fighting force?

11/23/2019

Learning about our history teaches us how we can make our impact in the future! Do you have what it takes to lead tomorrow’s future? #marineofficers #usmc #marines #marinecorps

11/18/2019

As a newly appointed 2nd Lieutenant, your first salute is important. MSgt (Retired), USMC Doyle L. Lyonhad the honor of being Jack Campbell’s first salute. Congratulations 2nd Lt Campbell!

11/13/2019

Students of Shepherd University giving the flight simulator a shot!!! Think you have what it takes to be a pilot?

11/13/2019

Come see us at the Student Center @shepherdu and see what opportunities we have available!

11/07/2019

Congratulations to Candidate McDougall in contracting for OCC 234 today! He has made huge improvements in the pool! We are excited to see him go on and do great things.

06/01/2019

OCC 231 and PLC Combined candidates officially checked in to OCS! Best of luck to you for taking the challenge to become a Marine Officer. We will see you all in 10 weeks !!!!! Semper Fi... #rsfreddie #officercandidateschool #marinecorps #occ231
#osofairfaxusmc #marineofficerfairfax

06/01/2019

Candidates officially checked in to OCS today!!!! We will see you all in 10 weeks..Semper Fi. #rsfreddie #osofairfaxusmc #marineofficerfairfax #occ231
#officercandidateschool

05/31/2019

Fair winds and following seas Maj Manuel!!!! On to the next chapter of your life....3 successful years as the Officer Selection Office. #3years #osofairfaxusmc #marines #rsfreddie

05/01/2019

2 For Chesty💪🏼
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For his Pre-TBS PFT, 2NDLT Joel Borda rocks out 25 perfect pull-ups. Borda checks into The Basic School next week and will be apart of Delta Company. Upon completion of TBS, he will head to flight school in Pensacola, Florida. Let’s finish this week strong! Get some!

04/28/2019

Know Your Corps🇺🇸
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From the shores of Tripoli, to Belleau Wood, the Frozen Chosin, and the streets of Fallujah, Marines have been winning our nation’s battles in times of crisis. Yesterday at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the Officer Candidates of Fairfax were sent on a scavenger hunt to learn more about our beloved Corps. Knowing and observing this history, both written and unwritten, is important to each Marine because it keeps them mindful of the heritage and traditions of their Corps, and of their duty to uphold them. Semper Fidelis!

04/26/2019

“Walking the Dog”
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Last night in our class on terrain models, Candidate Soltero demonstrates the “walk the dog” method while briefing his peers. Terrain models provide avisual representation for all members of the mission. In this exercise, the candidates were read a frag order then were instructed to create a terrain model to depict what they were briefed. With limited time and resources, they had to be creative and think fast in order to make an accurate visual representation. Good job Fairfax! @ Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Fairfax

04/26/2019

‼️PRE-SHIP‼️
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Good work to all the candidates for crushing their pre-ship PFTs this morning! This is the last PFT they will run before stepping on the yellow footprints at OCS. Great job, keep training, and best of luck in Quantico! Get some! @ Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Fairfax

04/19/2019

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U.S. Marine Corps

Here’s some beach brawl motivation to kick-start your weekend.

(Marine Corps Base Hawaii video by Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

04/19/2019

Recovery Friday💪🏼
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Want better recovery? Better mobility? Better blood flow? Foam rolling is an easy and effective technique that when done properly can yield great benefits. Foam rolling is a method of Myofascial Release (MFR) that treats skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in your muscles. Fascia is thin connective tissue that wraps around most structure in the body, especially skeletal muscle tissue. Irregular fascia surrounding your muscles could be a factor that is adding to your soreness, recovery time, and immobility. To release this fascia, apply pressure on the areas that are tender. Make slow and small movements to that area until the sensation dissipates. Repeat these step as many times as needed. Try foam rolling after your next session! Get some! @ Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Fairfax

04/18/2019

‼️Alpha Company‼️
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Congratulations to Alpha Company class 1-19 for being only 6 days away from graduating The Basic School! TBS is where all newly commissioned Lieutenants are taught the basics of being an "Officer of Marines". Upon completion of The Basic School, these Lieutenants will attend their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) school before entering the Fleet Marine Force. Congratulations again Alpha Company! Get some!

04/15/2019

Military Visit Day at WVU‼️
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Want more information about becoming an Officer of Marines? Come find us this Wednesday, April the 17th, from 11:00am until 2:00pm at the Lair! See if you have what it takes to Earn the Title of United States Marine!

04/09/2019

Mini OCS 2019:
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Great job to the candidates and applicants who partook in Mini OCS this past weekend. After an early departure on Friday morning, the Fairfax Officer Selection Office arrived at Stone Bay. Mini OCS is designed to simulate the training that a candidate will experience over the LOI at Officer Candidates School. This function has been proven to ensure that candidates have the mental, physical, and field skills necessary to complete Marine Corps OCS. Over the course of 48 hours, the candidates partook in the following events that they will be screened and evaluated on: Close order drill, LRC, the endurance course, and physical training. They were instructed by a professionally trained staff of sergeant instructors, officers, and non-commissioned officers. After a long and hard weekend, all candidates are now more familiar and confident of the rigors of OCS. The training doesn’t stop here! Semper Fidelis and get to work!

03/23/2019

OCS Challenge:
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Great job to the candidates and applicants who partook in today’s poole function. The event placed an emphasis on sharpening their teamwork and communication skills. Upon arrival to Burke Lake Park, the candidates were briefed rules and an overview of what was to come. The team had to carry a pull-up bar, loaded packs, and several ammo cans for miles in the swamped trails. Throughout the trails, the team would stop for calisthenics, and leadership stations. Unselfishness and dependability were two leadership principles that were honed today. At OCS it is salient that you are a team player. Marines go out of their way to help others and also know that their peers are relying on them. Keep up the great work Fairfax! Get some!

03/22/2019

Flex Friday:
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Every Friday, motivated candidates and applicants try to improve their PFT scores. A strong score shows that they meet the physical requirements to be competitive at OCS. Great job today! Keep training!

03/21/2019

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Brig. Gen. Lorna Mahlock continues to be an inspiration to Marines everywhere.

03/19/2019

Attention all Mountaineers: Interested in what the Marine Corps can offer you? See if you have what it takes! Swing by our table today to learn more about the Marine Officer Programs!
@ WVU Mountainlair Student Union

03/15/2019

Congratulations Terence Casey! Candidate Casey contracted today and will be competing on the OCC-231 board with the hopes of attending OCS this summer. Keep up the great work Terence! Get some!

03/15/2019

Congratulations Donald Stockton! Candidate Stockton has met all of the requirements that make him eligible for OCS. Keep up the great work! Give him one!

03/08/2019

Combat Fitness Test:
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Candidate Olson, part of OCC class 230 is executing the ammo can press. This is one of the three events of the Combat Fitness Test. The CFT consists of an 880 yard run, ammo lifts, (pictured above) and the maneuver under fire. The CFT is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of contemporary combat operations. Keep up the good work Candidate Olson! Get some!

03/08/2019

Future Marine Corps Officers:
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Interested in becoming a leader of Marines? See if you have what it takes! Come visit our table today at George Mason University!

03/08/2019

Flex Friday:
• pull-ups 11
• crunches 114
• 3-mile run 19:42
Great job to applicant Sarah Jo Willcockson for her perfect 300 score on the PFT this morning! Willcockson will be contracting within the next few weeks. Setting a high standard physically is what we look for in Marine Officers! Do you have what it takes? Give her one!

03/07/2019

First To Fight:
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Since 1775 Marines have defended the people of the United States at home and abroad. Marines are committed to facing any threat, at any moment, anywhere in the world. This “First To Fight” mentality is a salient part to the history of the Corps. Tonight at 1900, 2nd LT Treleven will be teaching OCS candidates more about our rich history. Stick around for the live feed! Semper Fidelis! 📷: @marines

03/06/2019

Congratulations to TBS Fox Company, class 6-18! After graduation today, the Marines of Fox Company will head to their MOS or flight school. Once achieved they will head into the fleet Marine force. Oorah!

03/04/2019

MOS Feature: 4402 Judge Advocate
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Marine Corps Judge Advocates, or JAs, are licensed attorneys who are also commissioned officers in the Marine Corps. Each JA goes through the same initial training as any other Marine officer.

A Marine officer with a law degree attends Naval Justice School where he or she is instructed in the fundamental principles of military justice, civil and administrative law, and legal assistance, with practical application of those principles, in order to assist in the attainment of good order and discipline and a high standard of legal practice and administration. Upon graduation from the school, the Marine is designated as a Judge Advocate and will begin their tour in the Fleet Marine Force as an attorney.

📷: Marine Corps Recruiting
@ Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Fairfax

02/24/2019

Great job to all of the candidates and applicants who partook in yesterday’s FEX. Upon arrival to Quantico, they conducted a 9 mile hike, and had the chance to lead their peers in a SULE (Small Unit Leadership Evaluation). Functions like this make the candidates more technically and tactically proficient, and will sharpen their skills required to excel at OCS. Oorah!

02/22/2019

Operation Order class.