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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregg Olson, director of Marine Corps Staff, left, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, president and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, unveil the new trio of commemorative coins dedicated to the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, July 17, 2024. The coins are a testament to the courage, sacrifice and dedication of all Marines, ensuring that their stories will be remembered and celebrated. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregg Olson, director of Marine Corps Staff, left, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, president and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, unveil the new trio of commemorative coins dedicated to the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, July 17, 2024. The coins are a testament to the courage, sacrifice and dedication of all Marines, ensuring that their stories will be remembered and celebrated. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

DoDEA Americas Rolls Out Full-Day Prekindergarten at 28 Schools - This newly renovated interactive learning area at DoDEA Americas' Crossroads Elementary School onboard Marine Corps Base Quantico is ready to foster creativity and critical thinking among Prekindergarten students. These spaces are essential in laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and success. DoDEA Americas is rolling out full-day Prekindergarten programs at 28 schools this August. The Universal Prekindergarten Program creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, enhancing various aspects of child development and preparing students for a smooth transition into kindergarten. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of Defense. DoDEA operates 160 accredited schools in 8 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA Americas has 50 schools and is committed to excellence in education, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners ready to succeed in a dynamic world.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

This photo features the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - This photo features the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

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A photo featuring the Town of Quantico, taken June 16, 2024. Also known as Q-Town, it was founded in the mid-1600’s and was originally a small fishing and logging port, at least until 1917 when the Marine Corps established MCB Quantico.It would become known as the “town that cannot grow” because the base encompassed its borders. Over the past 107 years, the nestled town and its businesses formed an intimate relationship with the Marines and many others who visited the town. - A photo featuring the Town of Quantico, taken June 16, 2024. Also known as Q-Town, it was founded in the mid-1600’s and was originally a small fishing and logging port, at least until 1917 when the Marine Corps established MCB Quantico. It would become known as the “town that cannot grow” because the base encompassed its borders. Over the past 107 years, the nestled town and its businesses formed an intimate relationship with the Marines and many others who visited the town.

The top finisher for females Natalie Daniels crosses the finish line in the 17th annual Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg Virginia, May 19, 2024. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race that generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps' warrior ethos. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Jeffery Stevens) - The top finisher for females Natalie Daniels crosses the finish line in the 17th annual Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg Virginia, May 19, 2024. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race that generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps' warrior ethos. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Jeffery Stevens)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zaret Evans, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the Installation Personnel Admin Center, donates blood during the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Yale Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. military, which collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to military locations around the world for a variety of patients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zaret Evans, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the Installation Personnel Admin Center, donates blood during the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Yale Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. military, which collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to military locations around the world for a variety of patients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)