An United States Marine takes the American flag into his hands before folding it with the flag detail at the POW/MIA rememberance day retreat ceremony on September 16, 2011, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston honored POW/MIA rememberance day with a 24-hour run that ended at the retreat ceremony followed by a wreath laying and a fly-over. Former POW's as well as members of Joint Base Charleston were in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle) (RELEASED) - An United States Marine takes the American flag into his hands before folding it with the flag detail at the POW/MIA rememberance day retreat ceremony on September 16, 2011, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston honored POW/MIA rememberance day with a 24-hour run that ended at the retreat ceremony followed by a wreath laying and a fly-over. Former POW's as well as members of Joint Base Charleston were in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle) (RELEASED)

Athletes begin their cycling portion of the Marine Corps Marathon's Quantico Triathlon, Quantico, Va., Aug. 22, 2015. The Triathlon is a three part event consisting of a 750 meter open water swim, 20K cycle tour, and 5K run to complete the entire race. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elisha N. Peake/Released) - Athletes begin their cycling portion of the Marine Corps Marathon's Quantico Triathlon, Quantico, Va., Aug. 22, 2015. The Triathlon is a three part event consisting of a 750 meter open water swim, 20K cycle tour, and 5K run to complete the entire race. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elisha N. Peake/Released)

Lt. Justin Vice (left), general dentist, and Cmdr. Vincent LaPointe, oral surgeon division head cut the first slice of cake in celebration of the Naval Dental Corps’ 103rd birthday during a ceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Quantico, Aug. 21. The dental department maintains operational readiness of the Sailors and Marines on Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Lt. Justin Vice (left), general dentist, and Cmdr. Vincent LaPointe, oral surgeon division head cut the first slice of cake in celebration of the Naval Dental Corps’ 103rd birthday during a ceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Quantico, Aug. 21. The dental department maintains operational readiness of the Sailors and Marines on Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Inspector General Office is comprised of Cpl. Alex Huff, Julia Carroll, Michael Smith and Erika Hall. - Marine Corps Base Quantico Inspector General Office is comprised of Cpl. Alex Huff, Julia Carroll, Michael Smith and Erika Hall.

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gary D. Brown was recently selected as the academic chair of the Cyber Security department at Marine Corps University. Brown served 24 years in the Air Force as a judge advocate, which included two deployments and the senior legal counsel of U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. As a civilian he was employed as the Washington Delegation Communications and Congressional Affairs department head, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. As chair, Brown will help define the landscape of cyber security to the new leaders of the Marine Corps, DoD partners and international cyber security professionals. - Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gary D. Brown was recently selected as the academic chair of the Cyber Security department at Marine Corps University. Brown served 24 years in the Air Force as a judge advocate, which included two deployments and the senior legal counsel of U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. As a civilian he was employed as the Washington Delegation Communications and Congressional Affairs department head, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. As chair, Brown will help define the landscape of cyber security to the new leaders of the Marine Corps, DoD partners and international cyber security professionals.

Annette Rivera, CRWA treasure, challenges the audience to a game of movie trivia during the Civilian Appreciation Annual Picnic at Barnett Field aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug 20. Barnnett Field provides a central area for team building events here on base. - Annette Rivera, CRWA treasure, challenges the audience to a game of movie trivia during the Civilian Appreciation Annual Picnic at Barnett Field aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug 20. Barnnett Field provides a central area for team building events here on base.

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World War II veteran, retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Elliott lays a memorial wreath at the WWII memorial site on 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII at the Quantico National Cemetery, Aug. 16. The event proclamation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors read: The WWII generation created an array of organizations which helped to strengthen the American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to the community. The military and civilian personnel have provided a model of unity that serves as a source of inspiration to future generations of America to come together to work together to work for the continued betterment of the U.S. - World War II veteran, retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Elliott lays a memorial wreath at the WWII memorial site on 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII at the Quantico National Cemetery, Aug. 16. The event proclamation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors read: The WWII generation created an array of organizations which helped to strengthen the American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to the community. The military and civilian personnel have provided a model of unity that serves as a source of inspiration to future generations of America to come together to work together to work for the continued betterment of the U.S.

The U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team is awarded the 2015 National Trophy Infantry Team Match at Camp Perrin in Port Clinton, Ohio. The eight-man team includes six instructor-competitors: Staff Sgt. Chad Ranton, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Tanner Bauer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 avionics technical, Sgt Antonio Diconza, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Joseph Peterson, Weapons Training Bn., Sgt. Joseph Dukich, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Jeremy Benjamin, USMC Shooting Team, Rifle Team coach Staff Sgt. Mark Altendorf, and Rifle Team officer in charge Capt. John Sheehan, USMC Shooting Team. - The U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team is awarded the 2015 National Trophy Infantry Team Match at Camp Perrin in Port Clinton, Ohio. The eight-man team includes six instructor-competitors: Staff Sgt. Chad Ranton, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Tanner Bauer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 avionics technical, Sgt Antonio Diconza, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Joseph Peterson, Weapons Training Bn., Sgt. Joseph Dukich, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Jeremy Benjamin, USMC Shooting Team, Rifle Team coach Staff Sgt. Mark Altendorf, and Rifle Team officer in charge Capt. John Sheehan, USMC Shooting Team.

Base Commander Col. Joseph Murray addresses Civilian Marines on the second day of the Marine Corps Acculturation Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Aug. 13. The program was created to help civilians transition into their careers as government employees and provide a historical seminar about the Marines they support. Instruction for the course was provided by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Jamie Deets and Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Nathan Taylor. - Base Commander Col. Joseph Murray addresses Civilian Marines on the second day of the Marine Corps Acculturation Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Aug. 13. The program was created to help civilians transition into their careers as government employees and provide a historical seminar about the Marines they support. Instruction for the course was provided by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Jamie Deets and Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Nathan Taylor.