Out of This World

Video by Cpl. Servante Coba

Battles Won Academy Day One B-roll

Marine Corps Recruiting Command

July 11, 2019 | 2:27

The Battles Won Academy brings together approximately 100 of the country’s top student-leaders for a week in the nation’s capital. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their communities. The program provides Marines with several opportunities to purposefully engage the student leaders and share leadership lessons that will enhance their future success. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes were selected to attend the academy, which runs through July 14 and focuses on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps.

Day one footage includes Marines introducing themselves to student-athletes and discussing leadership and the concept of overcoming adversity.

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Servante R. Coba)