07/30/2026
🏆 Leadership earned. Victory achieved.
Before they ever lead Marines, Officer Candidates must first prove they can lead under pressure.
Last week, Jacob Talbot, an Auburn University cheerleader (Auburn University Cheerleaders) served as the Unit Leader for the Officer Candidate School Battalion Drill Competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico. His platoon rose to the challenge and won the competition, demonstrating the discipline, precision, and teamwork expected of future Marine Officers. 🇺🇸
Jacob has now successfully completed the requirements of Officer Candidate School to earn the title of Marine and will graduate this Saturday. We couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishment and look forward to welcoming him back to Alabama before he returns to Quantico for The Basic School.
OST Tuscaloosa Candidates show up and show OUT. Built Different isnt a motto for them. Its a lifestyle — and its proven.
Congratulations to Jacob and his platoon on an outstanding achievement. Semper Fidelis. ⚓️