MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – A Savannah State University educator recently observed and participated in Marine Officer training hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command here, June 24 – 28.

Danita Townsend, Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Senior Woman Administrator attended The MCRC Educators’ and Key Leaders’ Workshop, which highlights the education and training men and women undergo to become Marine Officers capable of leading Marines in combat.

Participants in the workshop learned combat leadership skills while practicing patrolling with lieutenants; viewed a Sunset Parade at the Marine War Memorial in Washington, D.C.; toured Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1), the president’s squadron, and participated in training at the Officer Candidates School, among other events.

To view photos of the week’s events, visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marinecorpsrecruitingcommand

For more information about the Educators’ and Key Leaders’ Workshop, contact your nearest Marine Officer Selection Officer, visit www.MarineOfficer.com or call 1 (800) MARINES.