Attendees with the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference

Attendees with the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference view a martial demonstration at Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2019. The JCOC is the Department of Defense’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program. Established in 1948, it is the only Secretary of Defense-sponsored outreach program that enables American business and community leaders to have a full immersive experience with their military. The Marine Corps portion of the JCOC consists of a tour of MCB Quantico and its various facilities, highlighting Marine Corps history, leaders, tactical assets and cultural impact of American society. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)