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Runners and zombies start the zombie 5k run sponsored by Marine Corps Systems Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Oct. 30.

Runners and zombies start the zombie 5k run sponsored by Marine Corps Systems Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Oct. 30.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Heavy rains and chilly temperatures were no match for the lieutenants of Echo Company who executed a crew served weapons range Oct. 29 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The weapons range is part of the training that each Marine officer receives at The Basic School.

Heavy rains and chilly temperatures were no match for the lieutenants of Echo Company who executed a crew served weapons range Oct. 29 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The weapons range is part of the training that each Marine officer receives at The Basic School.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Systems Command 5K costume contest winners, from left to right: Ruth Cisneros, Rocco Blais, and Ryan (held by his father, Karl Harris).

Systems Command 5K costume contest winners, from left to right: Ruth Cisneros, Rocco Blais, and Ryan (held by his father, Karl Harris).

Photo by Bill Johnson-Miles

Jim Ginther, archives team leader in the Archives and Special Collections Branch at Marine Corps University, talks to graduates of Quantico High School about the Marine Corps Base Quantico archives on Oct. 30. The graduates toured the base as part of their all-years reunion.

Jim Ginther, archives team leader in the Archives and Special Collections Branch at Marine Corps University, talks to graduates of Quantico High School about the Marine Corps Base Quantico archives on Oct. 30. The graduates toured the base as part of their all-years reunion.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Cpl. Waldemar Jabs's 1920s-era dress blue uniform. The era is notable because it is the first period in Marine Corps history in which enlisted men wore the eagle, globe, and anchor collar ornaments on their dress and service uniforms.

Cpl. Waldemar Jabs's 1920s-era dress blue uniform. The era is notable because it is the first period in Marine Corps history in which enlisted men wore the eagle, globe, and anchor collar ornaments on their dress and service uniforms.

Photo by Courtesy of the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Cpl. Daniel Rios, right, trainer instructor at The Basic School, speaks to Keri Reams, military education coordinator for the University of Maryland University College, during a college fair Oct. 27 in Haywood Hall at The Basic School. After four years on active duty, Rios is taking the first steps beginning a degree in General Education.

Cpl. Daniel Rios, right, trainer instructor at The Basic School, speaks to Keri Reams, military education coordinator for the University of Maryland University College, during a college fair Oct. 27 in Haywood Hall at The Basic School. After four years on active duty, Rios is taking the first steps beginning a degree in General Education.

Photo by Ida Irby

Quantico Middle/High School crowns their homecoming queen and king Oct. 30 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The winners and their parents Lt. Wilfredo Lucas Jr., Naval Health Clinic Quatico, Mannie Lucas, Cameron Lucas, Homecoming King, Shanette Pagaragan, Shanel Pagaragan , Homecoming Queen, Master Gunnery Sgt. Elmer Pagaragan were honored during halftime of the homecoming game, where the team dueled against Grace Christian High School from Staunton, Va.

Quantico Middle/High School crowns their homecoming queen and king Oct. 30 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The winners and their parents Lt. Wilfredo Lucas Jr., Naval Health Clinic Quatico, Mannie Lucas, Cameron Lucas, Homecoming King, Shanette Pagaragan, Shanel Pagaragan , Homecoming Queen, Master Gunnery Sgt. Elmer Pagaragan were honored during halftime of the homecoming game, where the team dueled against Grace Christian High School from Staunton, Va.

Photo by Ida Irby

Caleb Hall, no. 11, ran in the third-quarter to get a lead for the Quantico High/Middle School over the Northhamton High School Oct. 23 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The high school senior wingback leads the offense with: 70 carries for 740-yards and 14 touchdowns this season.

Caleb Hall, no. 11, ran in the third-quarter to get a lead for the Quantico High/Middle School over the Northhamton High School Oct. 23 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The high school senior wingback leads the offense with: 70 carries for 740-yards and 14 touchdowns this season.

Photo by Ida Irby

Jack Kelly, no. 1, makes touchdown during the fourth-quarter to get a lead for the Quantico High/Middle School over the Northhamton High School Oct. 23 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. This season the high school quarterback has completed 130-passing yards with one impressive 99-yard touchdown pass to teammate Caleb Hall.

Jack Kelly, no. 1, makes touchdown during the fourth-quarter to get a lead for the Quantico High/Middle School over the Northhamton High School Oct. 23 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. This season the high school quarterback has completed 130-passing yards with one impressive 99-yard touchdown pass to teammate Caleb Hall.

Photo by Ida Irby

The ruby Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.

The ruby Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.

Photo by Sgt. Justin Boling

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, prepares the starting pistol to initiate the Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2015. Over 30,000 runners participated in the 26.2 mile, 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, prepares the starting pistol to initiate the Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2015. Over 30,000 runners participated in the 26.2 mile, 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

Nearly 3,600 Children ages 5-12 years old participate in the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Kids Run at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 24, 2015. The MCM Kids Run is part of the MCM's goal to "start kids on a path to exercise and good health." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Andrianna J. Daly /Released)

Nearly 3,600 Children ages 5-12 years old participate in the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Kids Run at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 24, 2015. The MCM Kids Run is part of the MCM's goal to "start kids on a path to exercise and good health." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Andrianna J. Daly /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrianna Daly

Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of Training and Education Command, shakes hands with Sgt. Tamari O'Meally, TECOM NCO of the Quarter runner-up, at the all-hands meeting on Oct. 22.

Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of Training and Education Command, shakes hands with Sgt. Tamari O'Meally, TECOM NCO of the Quarter runner-up, at the all-hands meeting on Oct. 22.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Major Solon McGill, 1st Civil Affairs Group, activates the Marine Civil Information Management System Oct. 15 during the Civil Affairs course at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School which is aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The system will help civil affairs Marines to share information from the field in real time.

Major Solon McGill, 1st Civil Affairs Group, activates the Marine Civil Information Management System Oct. 15 during the Civil Affairs course at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School which is aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The system will help civil affairs Marines to share information from the field in real time.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Shawn Eden, Quantico K-9 Unit, and his working dog Segal participate in an iron dog competition Oct. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Military working dogs and their handlers often collaborate with outside agencies to improve detection training and bite-work training.

Sgt. Shawn Eden, Quantico K-9 Unit, and his working dog Segal participate in an iron dog competition Oct. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Military working dogs and their handlers often collaborate with outside agencies to improve detection training and bite-work training.

Photo by Ida Irby

Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7.

Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7.

Photo by courtesy of the traffic division

The Civilian Length of Service and Civilians of the Quarter Award Ceremonies were held at The Clubs at Quantico Oct. 22. Base commander Col. Joseph Murray, recognized Kathie Publicover, 35 years of service, June Flowers, 25 years of service, Valerie Gaskin, 20 years of service, Timothy Foltz, 5 years of service, Kathy Dodson, 25 years of service, Tanya Alexander, 10 years of service, Susan Perry, 15 years of service, Monica Tait, 20 years of service, Allan Mitchell, Junior Civilian of the Quarter, Stephanie Thomas, 15 years of service, Monica Curley, 15 years of service, and Kimberly Gale, 15 years of service, with the help of base sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders Jr., Brian Ventura was awarded Senior Civilian of the Quarter, although he was unable to attend the ceremony.

Each year civilians impact the success of military operations. The Civilian Length of Service Award recognizes dedicated civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. A senior and junior civilian of the quarter is recognized by a board of senior Quantico staff members for their immeasurable impact on base. The ceremony for fourth quarter awardees is scheduled for December, where the civilian of the year will be recognized in addition to the quarterly winner.

The Civilian Length of Service and Civilians of the Quarter Award Ceremonies were held at The Clubs at Quantico Oct. 22. Base commander Col. Joseph Murray, recognized Kathie Publicover, 35 years of service, June Flowers, 25 years of service, Valerie Gaskin, 20 years of service, Timothy Foltz, 5 years of service, Kathy Dodson, 25 years of service, Tanya Alexander, 10 years of service, Susan Perry, 15 years of service, Monica Tait, 20 years of service, Allan Mitchell, Junior Civilian of the Quarter, Stephanie Thomas, 15 years of service, Monica Curley, 15 years of service, and Kimberly Gale, 15 years of service, with the help of base sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders Jr., Brian Ventura was awarded Senior Civilian of the Quarter, although he was unable to attend the ceremony. Each year civilians impact the success of military operations. The Civilian Length of Service Award recognizes dedicated civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. A senior and junior civilian of the quarter is recognized by a board of senior Quantico staff members for their immeasurable impact on base. The ceremony for fourth quarter awardees is scheduled for December, where the civilian of the year will be recognized in addition to the quarterly winner.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marine Corps Base Quantico Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders addresses Fox Company at The Basic School on Oct. 19. The Marines were being briefed on their role in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders addresses Fox Company at The Basic School on Oct. 19. The Marines were being briefed on their role in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

2015 Marine Corps Marathon route map

2015 Marine Corps Marathon route map

Photo by Image courtesy of Marine Corps Marathon

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