A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf) - A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf)
Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei) - Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)
Families spend time together at Santa’s Workshop and Breakfast at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2024. Marine Corps Community Services hosted this event in the spirit of the holiday season, where children and their families enjoyed a breakfast buffet, arts and crafts, and an opportunity to take photos with Santa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop) - Families spend time together at Santa’s Workshop and Breakfast at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2024. Marine Corps Community Services hosted this event in the spirit of the holiday season, where children and their families enjoyed a breakfast buffet, arts and crafts, and an opportunity to take photos with Santa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)
From left, Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino, Capt. Kevin Jarvis and Maj. Warren Kyle, all retired U.S. Marines formerly assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment Cameroon stand at attention during an award ceremony at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended the Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - From left, Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino, Capt. Kevin Jarvis and Maj. Warren Kyle, all retired U.S. Marines formerly assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment Cameroon stand at attention during an award ceremony at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended the Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)
U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton, incoming senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Smart relinquished command to 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton after serving as the command senior enlisted leader for over a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton, incoming senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Smart relinquished command to 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton after serving as the command senior enlisted leader for over a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
A wreath is staged at the gravesite of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Black served in active duty from 1948 all the way through 1977; during his time in service he fought in the Korean war and Vietnam war, earning both the Silver and Bronze Star Medal as well as the Legion of Merit Medal. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - A wreath is staged at the gravesite of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Black served in active duty from 1948 all the way through 1977; during his time in service he fought in the Korean war and Vietnam war, earning both the Silver and Bronze Star Medal as well as the Legion of Merit Medal. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, and Kevin Brown, pictured fourth from right attend the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Quantico Train Station, Nov.1, 2024. The reopening comes after a multi year project that improved 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) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, and Kevin Brown, pictured fourth from right attend the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Quantico Train Station, Nov.1, 2024. The reopening comes after a multi year project that improved 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)
Kyle King, the winner of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:25:06, poses for a photo after completing the MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - Kyle King, the winner of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:25:06, poses for a photo after completing the MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
U.S. Marines with the All-Marine Running Team pose for a photo during the Armed Forces Ice Breaker at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The ice breaker was held to get the runners acquainted with the teams they competed against during the 49th Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - U.S. Marines with the All-Marine Running Team pose for a photo during the Armed Forces Ice Breaker at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The ice breaker was held to get the runners acquainted with the teams they competed against during the 49th Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)