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Operation Allies Welcome - Operation Allies Refuge

"The call came on a Tuesday, and we left on a Wednesday. That's just what we do as Marines," said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Oliva, acting operations chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 2.

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Reservists bring out the big guns - Senior Airman Christopher Resolute, 512th Security Forces Squadron defender, fires a M240B machine gun May 7, 2021, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, more than 20 reserve defenders traveled to Quantico for heavy weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Cacicia)

Reservists bring out the big guns

Reservists assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron completed heavy weapons qualification training May 7 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to ensure proficiency on three heavy weapons. Over 20 defenders participated in the weeklong training, which included classroom and hands-on training in weapon function and safety, and day and nighttime weapons firing.

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Retired Gen. and former Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, chuckles during a story he told at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 25, 2019. Mattis talks about how to improve leadership skills to the audience by making his message personal through bringing up stories about his Marine Corps career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine) - Retired Gen. and former Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, chuckles during a story he told at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 25, 2019. Mattis talks about how to improve leadership skills to the audience by making his message personal through bringing up stories about his Marine Corps career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Secretary Mattis’ book tour starts where he began at MCB Quantico

One of the Marines most prolific leaders of modern times steps on stage at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 25, 2019.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, right, out going commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), and out going deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration (CD&I), transfers command to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, oncoming commanding general, MCCDC, and oncoming deputy commandant, CD&I, at Lejeune Field, Quantico, Va., June 13, 2019. Berger joined MCCDC August 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cristian L. Ricardo) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, right, out going commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), and out going deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration (CD&I), transfers command to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, oncoming commanding general, MCCDC, and oncoming deputy commandant, CD&I, at Lejeune Field, Quantico, Va., June 13, 2019. Berger joined MCCDC August 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cristian L. Ricardo)

Lt. Gen. Eric Smith takes command of combat development command

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command relinquished authority to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith in a brief ceremony at Lejeune Field, June 13, 2019.

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half with purpose and pride as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half with purpose and pride as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02.

Marine Corps Athlete of the Year Tops All Female Finishers at Historic Half

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half with purpose and pride as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02. The Fredericksburg resident and Logistics Officer at Officer Candidate School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico is the 2018 Marine Corps Athlete of the Year

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A split photo of Sgt. Carlito Maxwell showing both times he was promoted to the rank of Sgt. - A split photo of Sgt. Carlito Maxwell showing both times he was promoted to the rank of Sgt.

Redemption

“Marine to be promoted, center!” Cpl. Carlito Maxwell marches with confidence toward the front of the room. With his head held high, shoulders rolled back, and a look of rejoice on his face; he is ready; he has been here before, and he is proud.

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Master Sgt. Morris Mayfield instructs students in the school house for food service marines. - Master Sgt. Morris Mayfield instructs students in the school house for food service marines.

Leading from the kitchen

From the warm conversations at his grandmothers’ kitchen table in New Orleans to his ever lengthening journey as a leader aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Master Sgt. Morris Mayfield III impacted countless Marines with his mentorship marinated with the wisdom and experience of his family and his own mentors along the way.

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Frances Seybold, MCBQ Commstrat - The MCBQ Recycling Center solar project, completed March 22, placed a 96-panel system with battery backup, capable of producing 35kw of power during solar peak times, and four hours of backup electricity for basic operations. The electricity created will supply the basic energy needs for the recycling center: lights, heat, air conditioning in a small space, roll-up door and a few outlets throughout the facility.

Recycling Cash Turned Into Solar Energy

Marilisa Porter, Qualified Recycling Program manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch at MCBQ, and Jeremy Branch, MCBQ Energy Program manager, teamed up to fund, plan and construct a solar array that will make the recycling center nearly energy net zero, and provide resiliency capability during power outages.

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Meet Maj. Anthony “Humpty” Parker, a VH-3D and VH-60 pilot with HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Meet Maj. Anthony “Humpty” Parker, a VH-3D and VH-60 pilot with HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico.