Steve Brackeen Turunc competes in an obstacle course during Officer Candidates School training during this undated photo taken aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Turunc, whose late grandfather commanded a Marine rifle platoon during the Vietnam War, was among the 169 OCS graduates on Tuesday. - Steve Brackeen Turunc competes in an obstacle course during Officer Candidates School training during this undated photo taken aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Turunc, whose late grandfather commanded a Marine rifle platoon during the Vietnam War, was among the 169 OCS graduates on Tuesday.
Quantico Sentry staff writer Eve Baker experiences a Taser burst of 50,000 volts of electricity Nov. 19 during a Taser training session held by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal’s Office. She is supported by military police officer Eric Roman, left, and military police Sergeant Brian Childress, right. - Quantico Sentry staff writer Eve Baker experiences a Taser burst of 50,000 volts of electricity Nov. 19 during a Taser training session held by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal’s Office. She is supported by military police officer Eric Roman, left, and military police Sergeant Brian Childress, right.
Two Air Force C-17 transport planes sit on the tarmac just in front of the headquarters building at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico during this undated picture. - Two Air Force C-17 transport planes sit on the tarmac just in front of the headquarters building at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico during this undated picture.
Staff Sgt. James Hartman, Vietnam War Commemoration Events Coordinator, Headquarters Marine Corps; Col. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico; and retired Maj. Gen. Arnold Fields display the flag to be used during the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War during Friday’s presentation at Lejeune Hall. - Staff Sgt. James Hartman, Vietnam War Commemoration Events Coordinator, Headquarters Marine Corps; Col. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico; and retired Maj. Gen. Arnold Fields display the flag to be used during the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War during Friday’s presentation at Lejeune Hall.
The 13 graduates of the first ever Career Course seminar for Marine Corps staff sergeants celebrate their successful course completion at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 20. - The 13 graduates of the first ever Career Course seminar for Marine Corps staff sergeants celebrate their successful course completion at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 20.
Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations; Patrick A. Burke, assistant chief, Washington, D.C. Police Department; Zachary T. Lowe Jr., section chief, FBI Academy; and Col. Allen D. Broughton, chief of staff, Marine Corps National Capital Region/Marine Corps Base Quantico speak during the U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Roundtable held at The Clubs at Quantico on Nov. 13. - Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations; Patrick A. Burke, assistant chief, Washington, D.C. Police Department; Zachary T. Lowe Jr., section chief, FBI Academy; and Col. Allen D. Broughton, chief of staff, Marine Corps National Capital Region/Marine Corps Base Quantico speak during the U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Roundtable held at The Clubs at Quantico on Nov. 13.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, assumed command of Marine Corps University (MCU) at Ellis hall, MCU, Quantico Va., Nov 18, 2014. Brig. Gen. Pratt takes over command from Brig Gen. Thomas Weidley, as President of MCU. Maj. Gen. James Lukeman was guest speaker for the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, assumed command of Marine Corps University (MCU) at Ellis hall, MCU, Quantico Va., Nov 18, 2014. Brig. Gen. Pratt takes over command from Brig Gen. Thomas Weidley, as President of MCU. Maj. Gen. James Lukeman was guest speaker for the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released)
The Boingo service, which replaced the Wi-Fi network of Comcast at MCBQ, has already begun offering internet options and is quickly proving a big hit. More than 25 Marines signed up for the service within the first two hours of open registration the first week of November, Smith said. TV service, however, will not be available until early December. The basic TV service is free, but upgraded service is also available at costs. - The Boingo service, which replaced the Wi-Fi network of Comcast at MCBQ, has already begun offering internet options and is quickly proving a big hit. More than 25 Marines signed up for the service within the first two hours of open registration the first week of November, Smith said. TV service, however, will not be available until early December. The basic TV service is free, but upgraded service is also available at costs.
Volunteers Brian Balas and Capt. Thomas Holder install one of the 147 new trail signs aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 13. - Volunteers Brian Balas and Capt. Thomas Holder install one of the 147 new trail signs aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 13.
Micah Patrick, financial management resource analyst, Training and Education Command, talks with a teenager during Saturday’s Leadership Mentor Workshop at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. - Micah Patrick, financial management resource analyst, Training and Education Command, talks with a teenager during Saturday’s Leadership Mentor Workshop at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.