Second Lt. Miles Stebbins, right flanker for a security patrol, moves through the woods during a patrol exercise at The Basic School on Feb. 24, 2014. The field exercise was the second of the course and gave the Marines an opportunity to practice what they have been taught about patrols. - Second Lt. Miles Stebbins, right flanker for a security patrol, moves through the woods during a patrol exercise at The Basic School on Feb. 24, 2014. The field exercise was the second of the course and gave the Marines an opportunity to practice what they have been taught about patrols.
There is still more than one occasion of snow in the extended weather forecast for the Quantico area, as one of the coldest winters in memory refuses to retreat. Here, building manager Kenney Wright shovels sidewalks in front of Lejeune Hall after a snowfall on Jan. 29, 2014. Fortunately, the surrounding communities have many indoor options for recreation. - There is still more than one occasion of snow in the extended weather forecast for the Quantico area, as one of the coldest winters in memory refuses to retreat. Here, building manager Kenney Wright shovels sidewalks in front of Lejeune Hall after a snowfall on Jan. 29, 2014. Fortunately, the surrounding communities have many indoor options for recreation.
Sgts. Maj. Gerald Saunders and Michael Moore listen to Col. Robin Gallant, Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Little Hall on Feb. 19, 2014. Saunders assumed his current duties as H&S Bn. sergeant major after completing a tour at a recruiting station in Albany, N.Y. - Sgts. Maj. Gerald Saunders and Michael Moore listen to Col. Robin Gallant, Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Little Hall on Feb. 19, 2014. Saunders assumed his current duties as H&S Bn. sergeant major after completing a tour at a recruiting station in Albany, N.Y.
Billy Dixson, Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard team member, dribbles a ball against the Marine Corps Systems Command team at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Feb. 19, 2014. MCESG lost the game 27-68. - Billy Dixson, Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard team member, dribbles a ball against the Marine Corps Systems Command team at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Feb. 19, 2014. MCESG lost the game 27-68.
Nancy Walker, nurse health educator at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, left, and Semper Fit intern Laurel Jimenez man their Great American Spit Out booth, raising awareness of the dangers of smokeless tobacco, at Bruce Hall Feb. 19, 2014. - Nancy Walker, nurse health educator at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, left, and Semper Fit intern Laurel Jimenez man their Great American Spit Out booth, raising awareness of the dangers of smokeless tobacco, at Bruce Hall Feb. 19, 2014.
Cpl. Robert Smith stands in the Marine Corps Air Facility control tower on Feb. 11, 2014. Smith’s quick thinking and training helped avoid a hazard and potentially save millions of dollars’ worth of equipment. - Cpl. Robert Smith stands in the Marine Corps Air Facility control tower on Feb. 11, 2014. Smith’s quick thinking and training helped avoid a hazard and potentially save millions of dollars’ worth of equipment.
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Eight Iwo Jima veterans pose for a photo with Lt. Gen. Kenneth Glueck, the deputy commandant of Combat Development and Integration and Commanding General of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, at an Iwo Jima commemoration at the National Marine Corps of the Museum on Feb. 14, 2014. The veterans attended the commemoration in honor of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. - Eight Iwo Jima veterans pose for a photo with Lt. Gen. Kenneth Glueck, the deputy commandant of Combat Development and Integration and Commanding General of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, at an Iwo Jima commemoration at the National Marine Corps of the Museum on Feb. 14, 2014. The veterans attended the commemoration in honor of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Author and reporter Tom Ricks holds up Gen. George C. Marshall as the model of excellence in military leadership during his talk at Breckenridge Hall on Feb. 12, 2014. - Author and reporter Tom Ricks holds up Gen. George C. Marshall as the model of excellence in military leadership during his talk at Breckenridge Hall on Feb. 12, 2014.
Lt. Col. Erik Arrington enrolls in the Pharmacy Home Delivery program with the help of Express Scripts representative Anissa Toenjes on Feb. 12, 2014, at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, as Petty Officer 2nd Class Zary Rivera, one of the clinic’s pharmacy technicians, looks on. - Lt. Col. Erik Arrington enrolls in the Pharmacy Home Delivery program with the help of Express Scripts representative Anissa Toenjes on Feb. 12, 2014, at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, as Petty Officer 2nd Class Zary Rivera, one of the clinic’s pharmacy technicians, looks on.