Angela Anderson, deputy director of the Marine Corps Marathon Office, poses for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2024. Anderson, a German-American born on the west side of the Berlin wall, earned the title of a six-star runner this year. During her journey to become a six-star runner, she finally touched ground on the East side of the wall. “The discomfort running a long-distance race – physically or mentally – is nothing in comparison with what the people of my country of origin had to experience during their very difficult times.” - Angela Anderson, deputy director of the Marine Corps Marathon Office, poses for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2024. Anderson, a German-American born on the west side of the Berlin wall, earned the title of a six-star runner this year. During her journey to become a six-star runner, she finally touched ground on the East side of the wall. “The discomfort running a long-distance race – physically or mentally – is nothing in comparison with what the people of my country of origin had to experience during their very difficult times.”
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Delgado, and his twin Lance Cpl. Gavin Delgado, pose for a photo after graduating from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2024. The twins graduated Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and School of Infantry West, and Marine Corps Embassy Security Group to become Marine Security Guards. Both are headed to South Africa to serve as MSGs; Gavin will serve in Pretoria, one of the capitals of South Africa, while Ethan will serve in Johannesburg. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Delgado, and his twin Lance Cpl. Gavin Delgado, pose for a photo after graduating from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2024. The twins graduated Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and School of Infantry West, and Marine Corps Embassy Security Group to become Marine Security Guards. Both are headed to South Africa to serve as MSGs; Gavin will serve in Pretoria, one of the capitals of South Africa, while Ethan will serve in Johannesburg. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
This photo features a northern long-eared bat held and tagged by a wildlife professional on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 18, 2017. The photo shows the first northern long-eared bat caught on base since the white-nose syndrome, a harmful fungal disease now common among bat populations, began spreading within this bat species on base. (Photo by Sam Freeze with Virginia Tech University) - This photo features a northern long-eared bat held and tagged by a wildlife professional on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 18, 2017. The photo shows the first northern long-eared bat caught on base since the white-nose syndrome, a harmful fungal disease now common among bat populations, began spreading within this bat species on base. (Photo by Sam Freeze with Virginia Tech University)
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, from Virginia, speaks with educators at the Quantico Child Development Center South on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. Kaine met with educators at the Child Development Center to discuss problems the Quantico CDCs are facing and possible improvements that could be made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, from Virginia, speaks with educators at the Quantico Child Development Center South on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. Kaine met with educators at the Child Development Center to discuss problems the Quantico CDCs are facing and possible improvements that could be made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a group photo at the Quantico Shooting Club for the Shotgun Sports Mentorship Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, on Aug 16, 2024. The QSC has recently created the Shotgun Sports Program for Marines and Sailors who are E-4 and below where those who participate will receive a two-year membership with the Quantico Shooting Club. (Marine Corps photo by Steven Austin) - U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a group photo at the Quantico Shooting Club for the Shotgun Sports Mentorship Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, on Aug 16, 2024. The QSC has recently created the Shotgun Sports Program for Marines and Sailors who are E-4 and below where those who participate will receive a two-year membership with the Quantico Shooting Club. (Marine Corps photo by Steven Austin)
Ryan Roth and Cooper Barry play together in one of the two new composite play structures recently built at the Barnett Field playground located on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 27, 2024. The playground is just one of the projects Marine Corps Community Services is currently completing to improve the quality of life for service members and personnel who live and work on the base. - Ryan Roth and Cooper Barry play together in one of the two new composite play structures recently built at the Barnett Field playground located on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 27, 2024. The playground is just one of the projects Marine Corps Community Services is currently completing to improve the quality of life for service members and personnel who live and work on the base.
Penny Rowley, a school liaison officer with Marine Corps Community Services, poses for a photo in front of Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 16, 2024. School liaisons serve as a conduit between the schools on and off base, the parents of military students, and the base leadership as she coordinates and advises on education issues and needs of those military families. Penny works within the National Capital Region, handling up to 200 cases at a time for those military families connected to MCB Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Shaehmus Sawyer) - Penny Rowley, a school liaison officer with Marine Corps Community Services, poses for a photo in front of Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 16, 2024. School liaisons serve as a conduit between the schools on and off base, the parents of military students, and the base leadership as she coordinates and advises on education issues and needs of those military families. Penny works within the National Capital Region, handling up to 200 cases at a time for those military families connected to MCB Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Shaehmus Sawyer)
The Combined Action Platoon monument located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2024. The CAP was a U.S. Marine Corps initiative during the Vietnam War designed to integrate American troops with local Vietnamese forces and civilians to provide security, support, and stability in rural areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - The Combined Action Platoon monument located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2024. The CAP was a U.S. Marine Corps initiative during the Vietnam War designed to integrate American troops with local Vietnamese forces and civilians to provide security, support, and stability in rural areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
Attendees visit booths during the National Night Out at the Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 6, 2024. The purpose of National Night Out is to enhance the relationships between law enforcement and the people they protect. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - Attendees visit booths during the National Night Out at the Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 6, 2024. The purpose of National Night Out is to enhance the relationships between law enforcement and the people they protect. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
A photo featuring the Quantico Train Station on Marine Corps Base Quantico, July 24, 2024. The Quantico Train Station ’s new construction is scheduled to be completed before the start of 2025, improving the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf) - A photo featuring the Quantico Train Station on Marine Corps Base Quantico, July 24, 2024. The Quantico Train Station ’s new construction is scheduled to be completed before the start of 2025, improving the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf)