Marines and civilians pack Barber Physical Activity Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Jan. 7, 2013. The base’s numerous health-oriented programs will be fodder for suggestions to promote healthy living across the Department of Defense through the Healthy Base Initiative. - Marines and civilians pack Barber Physical Activity Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Jan. 7, 2013. The base’s numerous health-oriented programs will be fodder for suggestions to promote healthy living across the Department of Defense through the Healthy Base Initiative.
Children make smoothies during a class at the Barber Physical Fitness Center on July 16, 2013. The class, Kids in the Kitchen, was hosted by Semper Fit and Families Overcoming Under Stress and taught children about stress using food. - Children make smoothies during a class at the Barber Physical Fitness Center on July 16, 2013. The class, Kids in the Kitchen, was hosted by Semper Fit and Families Overcoming Under Stress and taught children about stress using food.
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Justin,14, practices the triple jump challenge at the Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico on Aug. 3, 2013, during a practice session for the Special Olympic Track and Field Meet, which is scheduled for Sept. 7. - Justin,14, practices the triple jump challenge at the Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico on Aug. 3, 2013, during a practice session for the Special Olympic Track and Field Meet, which is scheduled for Sept. 7.
Sodexo worker Takeshia Juggins hands a meal to Sgt. Maj. Therester Cox of Marine Combat Training Battalion School of Infantry East, Camp Geiger, N.C., at the Charlston Market-themed food station that is new to The Basic School’s new chow hall now that it’s opened in the brand-new Lopez Hall. The new chow hall went into operation July 15, 2013. - Sodexo worker Takeshia Juggins hands a meal to Sgt. Maj. Therester Cox of Marine Combat Training Battalion School of Infantry East, Camp Geiger, N.C., at the Charlston Market-themed food station that is new to The Basic School’s new chow hall now that it’s opened in the brand-new Lopez Hall. The new chow hall went into operation July 15, 2013.
Semper Fit dietician Lauren King shows the plates and plastic portions that illustrate her “plate rule” for portioning food groups at mealtime. - Semper Fit dietician Lauren King shows the plates and plastic portions that illustrate her “plate rule” for portioning food groups at mealtime.
Lance Cpl. Eric Mcgensen, member of the Marine Silent Drill Platoon, practices drill moves before a performance at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on July 12, 2013. The routine was part of a Summer Concert Series hosted by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. - Lance Cpl. Eric Mcgensen, member of the Marine Silent Drill Platoon, practices drill moves before a performance at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on July 12, 2013. The routine was part of a Summer Concert Series hosted by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
Prescriptions that are meant to heal can become dangerous when mixed with alcohol. - Prescriptions that are meant to heal can become dangerous when mixed with alcohol.
Sgt. Autum Bickham, non-commissioned officer-in-charge, supply, Headquarters and Service Bn., fires at a target during an annual pistol qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 10, 2013. Pistol qualifications are transitioning to a new program including drawing from a holster. - Sgt. Autum Bickham, non-commissioned officer-in-charge, supply, Headquarters and Service Bn., fires at a target during an annual pistol qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 10, 2013. Pistol qualifications are transitioning to a new program including drawing from a holster.
Col. David Maxwell conducts Master Sgt. Anthony Forbes’s re-enlistment ceremony July 3, 2013, on Marine Corps Base Quantico. First-term Forbes has been serving as a Marine for almost 25 years. - Col. David Maxwell conducts Master Sgt. Anthony Forbes’s re-enlistment ceremony July 3, 2013, on Marine Corps Base Quantico. First-term Forbes has been serving as a Marine for almost 25 years.