Dyess Airmen spar their way through Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Dyess Airmen spar their way through Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Dyess Airmen and Marines execute lower body strikes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024. During MCMAP Airmen were taught self-defense and close-quarter combat skills by Dyess Marines. This program was originally developed specifically for Maines and Sailors attached to Marine units but has become available to service members in other branches throughout recent years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

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Dyess Airmen spar their way through Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Dyess Airmen and Marines spar during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024. MCMAP, originally created by the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001, is designed to combine existing and new hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques with morale and team-building functions. The program includes unarmed combat, edged weapons, weapons of opportunity and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

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Dyess Airmen spar their way through Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Dyess Airmen perform fighting techniques with pugil sticks during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024. During the course, members endured tough and realistic training, to ensure a ready force and enhance combat readiness. The program, developed by the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001, uses an advancement system similar to most martial arts programs which includes tan, grey, green, brown and black belts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

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Dyess Airmen spar their way through Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Dyess Airmen and Marines run during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024. The MCMAP is a mentally and physically rigorous two-week course where service members learn hand-to-hand and close quarters combative techniques to develop proficiency and skills in the warrior ethos. The program also improves mental and character development, including the correct use of force, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

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Dyess Airmen and Marines execute lower body strikes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024. During MCMAP Airmen were taught self-defense and close-quarter combat skills by Dyess Marines. This program was originally developed specifically for Maines and Sailors attached to Marine units but has become available to service members in other branches throughout recent years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)