Jernavis Draughn, chief executive officer of Athletes Global, teaches a drill during a basketball camp at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Aug. 13, 2013. The week-long camp was hosted for children ages 5-14. - Jernavis Draughn, chief executive officer of Athletes Global, teaches a drill during a basketball camp at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Aug. 13, 2013. The week-long camp was hosted for children ages 5-14.
Devin, 6, watches his bowling ball roll down a lane at the Quantico Bowling Center on August 8, 2013. The Center is offering a special on glow bowling on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August. - Devin, 6, watches his bowling ball roll down a lane at the Quantico Bowling Center on August 8, 2013. The Center is offering a special on glow bowling on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August.
Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. candidates march on the parade deck during their graduation ceremony at OCS aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 9. More than 150 candidates graduated that day. - Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. candidates march on the parade deck during their graduation ceremony at OCS aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 9. More than 150 candidates graduated that day.
Pvt. Opha May Johnson, 40, first enlisted female Marine sometime after joining the Marine Corps. Johnson enlisted into the reserve in August of 1918. - Pvt. Opha May Johnson, 40, first enlisted female Marine sometime after joining the Marine Corps. Johnson enlisted into the reserve in August of 1918.
Under the watchful eye of an Officer Candidates School staff member, Officer candidates from Echo Company negotiate The Quigley, one of the obstacles making up the Combat Course, at OCS on June 7, 2013. The Quigley is an obstacle that includes maneuvering cement culverts, logs and barbed wire. - Under the watchful eye of an Officer Candidates School staff member, Officer candidates from Echo Company negotiate The Quigley, one of the obstacles making up the Combat Course, at OCS on June 7, 2013. The Quigley is an obstacle that includes maneuvering cement culverts, logs and barbed wire.
Ralph Hoffmann, retired master gunnery sergeant, eats lunch at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Picnic aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on August 3, 2013. Hoffman is a veteran of several well-known Marine Corps battles including Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, Korea. - Ralph Hoffmann, retired master gunnery sergeant, eats lunch at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Picnic aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on August 3, 2013. Hoffman is a veteran of several well-known Marine Corps battles including Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
The town of Quantico has purchased his humble brick building at 337 5th Ave. to serve as its first town-owned municipal office. The move into the building is expected to be completed by the end of August. - The town of Quantico has purchased his humble brick building at 337 5th Ave. to serve as its first town-owned municipal office. The move into the building is expected to be completed by the end of August.
Lance Cpl. Al Dinuccio, motor vehicle operator, talks to guests at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Picnic aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on August 3, 2013. Over 200 retired and active duty Marines and family members attended the event. - Lance Cpl. Al Dinuccio, motor vehicle operator, talks to guests at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Picnic aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on August 3, 2013. Over 200 retired and active duty Marines and family members attended the event.
Bypassing gates, such as this one shutting down MCB-6, is prohibited on Marine Corps Base Quantico for safety reasons. For example, MCB-6 runs directly behind the targets on Range 11, among other possible surface danger zones. - Bypassing gates, such as this one shutting down MCB-6, is prohibited on Marine Corps Base Quantico for safety reasons. For example, MCB-6 runs directly behind the targets on Range 11, among other possible surface danger zones.
The Family Advocacy Program has moved from Little Hall into trailer No. 4 in the parking lot next to the Firestone auto shop on Barnett Road. All organizations housed in the south wing of Little Hall will be in the eight trailers for the next six to eight months. - The Family Advocacy Program has moved from Little Hall into trailer No. 4 in the parking lot next to the Firestone auto shop on Barnett Road. All organizations housed in the south wing of Little Hall will be in the eight trailers for the next six to eight months.