Capt. Peter Combe, from the Staff Judge Advocate office, reads Gen. John Lejeune’s birthday message aloud during a Marine Corps birthday ball at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center. The birthday ball is an opportunity for Marines to enjoy the traditions and customs passed down through Marine Corps history. - Capt. Peter Combe, from the Staff Judge Advocate office, reads Gen. John Lejeune’s birthday message aloud during a Marine Corps birthday ball at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center. The birthday ball is an opportunity for Marines to enjoy the traditions and customs passed down through Marine Corps history.
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Participants of the Joe Rosenthal plaque dedication ceremony posed for a picture around the plaque at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Oct. 10, 2013. The ceremony was held on the 102nd anniversary of Rosenthal’s birthday. - Participants of the Joe Rosenthal plaque dedication ceremony posed for a picture around the plaque at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Oct. 10, 2013. The ceremony was held on the 102nd anniversary of Rosenthal’s birthday.
Students and faculty sing the Marines’ Hymn during Sergeants Course Class 6-13 graduation ceremony Oct. 4, 2013, at Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Students and faculty sing the Marines’ Hymn during Sergeants Course Class 6-13 graduation ceremony Oct. 4, 2013, at Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Ray Mabus, secretary of the Navy, watches Fox Co. Marines review tactics during a tour at The Basic School on Oct. 7, 2013. During his tour, Mabus ate lunch with lieutenants and watched a Marine Corps Martial Arts presentation. - Ray Mabus, secretary of the Navy, watches Fox Co. Marines review tactics during a tour at The Basic School on Oct. 7, 2013. During his tour, Mabus ate lunch with lieutenants and watched a Marine Corps Martial Arts presentation.
Sgt. Evan Hunt, base Motor Transport operator, gets a helping of chili during the Headquarters and Service Battalion’s chili cook-off at Yale Hall on Oct. 4. - Sgt. Evan Hunt, base Motor Transport operator, gets a helping of chili during the Headquarters and Service Battalion’s chili cook-off at Yale Hall on Oct. 4.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Cooper, religious program specialist, helps Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Farmer prepare mass at the Marine Corps Memorial Chapel on Oct. 8, 2013. Cooper was selected as the Headquarters Marine Corps National Capital Region Senior Sailor of the Quarter. - Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Cooper, religious program specialist, helps Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Farmer prepare mass at the Marine Corps Memorial Chapel on Oct. 8, 2013. Cooper was selected as the Headquarters Marine Corps National Capital Region Senior Sailor of the Quarter.
Fall is here. Those interested in finding venues that offer traditional autumn activities don’t have to look very far. - Fall is here. Those interested in finding venues that offer traditional autumn activities don’t have to look very far.
The “Oscar” communication model is a key component in the Marine Corps’ “Combat and Operational Stress First Aid” training manual. The guide helps Marines and support professionals provide a timely and preclinical response to stress injured individuals. - The “Oscar” communication model is a key component in the Marine Corps’ “Combat and Operational Stress First Aid” training manual. The guide helps Marines and support professionals provide a timely and preclinical response to stress injured individuals.
Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico greet members of the Joint Task Force- National Capital Region at Camp Upsher on Oct. 3, 2013. The interservice officers toured the camp to see its limitations and capabilities. - Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico greet members of the Joint Task Force- National Capital Region at Camp Upsher on Oct. 3, 2013. The interservice officers toured the camp to see its limitations and capabilities.