Lucy S. Arruffat, a family member employment assistance program specialist with Marine Corps Community Services, poses for a photo on an unknown date. This photo was taken to be used for promotional purposes for her position. (Courtesy photo uploaded by Shaehmus Sawyer) - Lucy S. Arruffat, a family member employment assistance program specialist with Marine Corps Community Services, poses for a photo on an unknown date. This photo was taken to be used for promotional purposes for her position. (Courtesy photo uploaded by Shaehmus Sawyer)
Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, holds a discussion at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Belk promoted safety and occupational health with MCAF personnel regarding aviation and ground safety while recognizing Marines and civilians for their diligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, holds a discussion at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Belk promoted safety and occupational health with MCAF personnel regarding aviation and ground safety while recognizing Marines and civilians for their diligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
Marine Administrative Message 639/11, released Oct. 27, now authorizes up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for Marines wishing to improve their education. - Marine Administrative Message 639/11, released Oct. 27, now authorizes up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for Marines wishing to improve their education.
A parent reads a book to their child during the Quantico Base Library grand re-opening at the General Alfred M. Gray Marine Corps Research Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2024. The library was closed for a three-month period of renovations that redesigned the library layout to be more inviting for service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire) - A parent reads a book to their child during the Quantico Base Library grand re-opening at the General Alfred M. Gray Marine Corps Research Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 24, 2024. The library was closed for a three-month period of renovations that redesigned the library layout to be more inviting for service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, South Boston, Virginia, native and base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses attendees during the Civilian Quarterly Awards ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCINCR-MCBQ, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2024. This ceremony recognizes the base’s civilian employees for commendatory work they did during the previous quarter of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, South Boston, Virginia, native and base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses attendees during the Civilian Quarterly Awards ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCINCR-MCBQ, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2024. This ceremony recognizes the base’s civilian employees for commendatory work they did during the previous quarter of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Wright, chief of staff of Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of Universal City, Texas, addresses attendees of his retirement ceremony on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2023. Wright retired as chief of staff for the base after 30 years of honorable service, a career including tours of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Wright, chief of staff of Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of Universal City, Texas, addresses attendees of his retirement ceremony on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2023. Wright retired as chief of staff for the base after 30 years of honorable service, a career including tours of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, salutes Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, during his relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, salutes Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, during his relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
A decorated Christmas tree stands next to stacks of donation bins during a volunteer event for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - A decorated Christmas tree stands next to stacks of donation bins during a volunteer event for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
Family, friends, and brothers in arms, gather to pay their final respects to retired U.S. Marine LtCol Bayard Victor Taylor at Quantico National Cemetery. A separate ceremony was held after the interment at the Marine Corps Museum. The guest speakers where retired U.S. Marine BG William Weise, Navy Cross recipient, who was LtCol Taylor's battalion commander during the Vietnam battle of Dia Do, and former Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine General James N. Mattis on September 11, 2023. (marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride) - Family, friends, and brothers in arms, gather to pay their final respects to retired U.S. Marine LtCol Bayard Victor Taylor at Quantico National Cemetery. A separate ceremony was held after the interment at the Marine Corps Museum. The guest speakers where retired U.S. Marine BG William Weise, Navy Cross recipient, who was LtCol Taylor's battalion commander during the Vietnam battle of Dia Do, and former Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine General James N. Mattis on September 11, 2023. (marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, speaks with visiting journalists on MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, speaks with visiting journalists on MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)