QUANTICO, Va. — The Marine officer who was poised to be the first female graduate of the Corps' grueling Infantry Officer Course was recycled after failing to turn in her issued canteen cup to supply, sources confirmed today.
The unidentified Marine lieutenant lost the cup during a three-week exercise at the Marine Corps Base in Twentynine Palms, California, the last graded exercise of the course.
Although she came the closest to graduation among the more than 30 female officers that have attempted the 13-week program, she'll be sent back to restart the training due to her failure to account for a crucial piece of gear, officials said.
