Past what seems to be the end of the Town of Quantico, nearly 150 boat slips line the water’s edge. Just beyond the east end of Potomac Avenue, sit two small buildings. One on either end of the road. Kayaks are stacked rows high; life jackets hang to dry in the sun, and outdoor gear waits to be fitted for its weekend destination on the Potomac River. - Kate Cutshall, outdoor commercial recreation program manager, Marine Corps Community Services speaks about the new Lunga Recreation Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 18, 2022. Lunga will be open for camping, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The facility closed in 2012 due to the discovery of unexploded ordnance. Cleanup efforts are currently being made by Marine Corps Community Services Quantico and Navy Facilities Command Washington to restore Lunga as a safe and fun place for Marines and their families. The new Lunga Recreation Facility is expected to open in the near future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Boster)
Marine Corps Community Services Family Advocate Kristiana Poole speaks with Marine Corps Base Quantico eighth graders about safe dating. - Marine Corps Community Services Family Advocate Kristiana Poole speaks with Marine Corps Base Quantico eighth graders about safe dating.
Teen receives his gear at the Paintball Park equipment station. - Teen receives his gear at the Paintball Park equipment station.
If a driver is passing through base they might see wooden containers reading H2O ON THE GO. In an initiative by Marine Corps Community Services water jugs have been stategically placed around base forfitness aficionados to rehydrate after long periods of running or working out. - If a driver is passing through base they might see wooden containers reading H2O ON THE GO. In an initiative by Marine Corps Community Services water jugs have been stategically placed around base forfitness aficionados to rehydrate after long periods of running or working out.
Saryi, 9, looks out of the side hatch of a light armored vehicle on Saturday. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, brought the LAV to the parking lot of the main exchange for children to explore. - Saryi, 9, looks out of the side hatch of a light armored vehicle on Saturday. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, brought the LAV to the parking lot of the main exchange for children to explore.
Despite a venue change from the Chapel lawn to Little Hall the night before the event, the annual Easter egg hunt organized by Marine Corps Community Services was well attended. - Despite a venue change from the Chapel lawn to Little Hall the night before the event, the annual Easter egg hunt organized by Marine Corps Community Services was well attended.
The teams and individual winners coming in first and second in the Semper Fit Slimpossible fitness challenge pose for a group photo with their prize packs at the awards ceremony on March 26. - The teams and individual winners coming in first and second in the Semper Fit Slimpossible fitness challenge pose for a group photo with their prize packs at the awards ceremony on March 26.
More than 200 Marines, family members and civilians enjoyed the many international flavors of wine and food during the Seventh Annual International Wine and Food Festival held at the Clubs at Quantico on March 27. - More than 200 Marines, family members and civilians enjoyed the many international flavors of wine and food during the Seventh Annual International Wine and Food Festival held at the Clubs at Quantico on March 27.
Jill Stone helps her son set up his bowling ball during the mother-son bowling event at the Quantico Bowling Center on Friday. - Jill Stone helps her son set up his bowling ball during the mother-son bowling event at the Quantico Bowling Center on Friday.
Marines and civilians pack Barber Physical Activity Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Jan. 7, 2013. The base’s numerous health-oriented programs will be fodder for suggestions to promote healthy living across the Department of Defense through the Healthy Base Initiative. - Marines and civilians pack Barber Physical Activity Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Jan. 7, 2013. The base’s numerous health-oriented programs will be fodder for suggestions to promote healthy living across the Department of Defense through the Healthy Base Initiative.