PFC. Taylor Serrano, a student at National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in Springfield, Va., surveys landmarks on Marine Corps Base Quantico on Jan. 29, 2014. Serrano was performing this as a phase completion exercise as she nears her halfway point in becoming a Basic Geographic Intelligence Specialist. - PFC. Taylor Serrano, a student at National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in Springfield, Va., surveys landmarks on Marine Corps Base Quantico on Jan. 29, 2014. Serrano was performing this as a phase completion exercise as she nears her halfway point in becoming a Basic Geographic Intelligence Specialist.
The wives of the finalists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program, stand in front of their spouses during the award ceremony where they were presented with flowers by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos, his wife, Bonnie, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett at The Clubs of Quantico on Feb. 3, 2014. The contestants represented the best in their field from all over the Marine Corps. - The wives of the finalists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program, stand in front of their spouses during the award ceremony where they were presented with flowers by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos, his wife, Bonnie, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett at The Clubs of Quantico on Feb. 3, 2014. The contestants represented the best in their field from all over the Marine Corps.
Will Gunn, general counsel to the Department of Veterans Affairs, speaks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life of service at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Martin Luther King Day observance at the Marine Memorial Chapel on Jan. 30, 2014. - Will Gunn, general counsel to the Department of Veterans Affairs, speaks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life of service at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Martin Luther King Day observance at the Marine Memorial Chapel on Jan. 30, 2014.
Second Lt. Sara Shannon, a student at The Basic School, practices a double armpit tow rescue on Seaman Rebecca Ward, a corpsman with The Basic School, at Ramer Hall on Feb. 4, 2014. They were participating in Water Survival Advanced. - Second Lt. Sara Shannon, a student at The Basic School, practices a double armpit tow rescue on Seaman Rebecca Ward, a corpsman with The Basic School, at Ramer Hall on Feb. 4, 2014. They were participating in Water Survival Advanced.
Royal Marine Maj. Gen. (ret.) Julian Thompson talks to EWS students about the challenges he faced as the commander of landing forces in the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982. - Royal Marine Maj. Gen. (ret.) Julian Thompson talks to EWS students about the challenges he faced as the commander of landing forces in the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982.
Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Mark Byrd, base sergeant major, right, pose with the 2013 civilians of the year and civilians of the fourth quarter during their award ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Jan. 29, 2014. They are, from left, David Newman, head of the Civilian Manpower Branch; Rebecca Childress, prevention and education specialist for Marine Corps Community Services; Michael Smith, deputy command inspector general; Jacqueline Tyson, customer service clerk with the Public Works Branch; Firefighter James Thacker with the base Fire and Emergency Services; and Assistant Chief Tracy Wheeler, assistant chief of operations for Fire and Emergency Services. - Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Mark Byrd, base sergeant major, right, pose with the 2013 civilians of the year and civilians of the fourth quarter during their award ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Jan. 29, 2014. They are, from left, David Newman, head of the Civilian Manpower Branch; Rebecca Childress, prevention and education specialist for Marine Corps Community Services; Michael Smith, deputy command inspector general; Jacqueline Tyson, customer service clerk with the Public Works Branch; Firefighter James Thacker with the base Fire and Emergency Services; and Assistant Chief Tracy Wheeler, assistant chief of operations for Fire and Emergency Services.
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Marines with Motor Transportation Operations, The Basic School, inspect a row of Humvees on Jan. 29, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines in motor transportation are responsible for delivering people, water, ammunition and all other resources to the front lines. The Department of Defense aims to become more sustainable through alternative energy methods that will reduce risk to forces delivering those resources. - Marines with Motor Transportation Operations, The Basic School, inspect a row of Humvees on Jan. 29, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines in motor transportation are responsible for delivering people, water, ammunition and all other resources to the front lines. The Department of Defense aims to become more sustainable through alternative energy methods that will reduce risk to forces delivering those resources.