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)
Angela Anderson, deputy director of the Marine Corps Marathon Office, poses for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2024. Anderson, a German-American born on the west side of the Berlin wall, earned the title of a six-star runner this year. During her journey to become a six-star runner, she finally touched ground on the East side of the wall. “The discomfort running a long-distance race – physically or mentally – is nothing in comparison with what the people of my country of origin had to experience during their very difficult times.” - Angela Anderson, deputy director of the Marine Corps Marathon Office, poses for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2024. Anderson, a German-American born on the west side of the Berlin wall, earned the title of a six-star runner this year. During her journey to become a six-star runner, she finally touched ground on the East side of the wall. “The discomfort running a long-distance race – physically or mentally – is nothing in comparison with what the people of my country of origin had to experience during their very difficult times.”
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Delgado, and his twin Lance Cpl. Gavin Delgado, pose for a photo after graduating from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2024. The twins graduated Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and School of Infantry West, and Marine Corps Embassy Security Group to become Marine Security Guards. Both are headed to South Africa to serve as MSGs; Gavin will serve in Pretoria, one of the capitals of South Africa, while Ethan will serve in Johannesburg. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Delgado, and his twin Lance Cpl. Gavin Delgado, pose for a photo after graduating from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2024. The twins graduated Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and School of Infantry West, and Marine Corps Embassy Security Group to become Marine Security Guards. Both are headed to South Africa to serve as MSGs; Gavin will serve in Pretoria, one of the capitals of South Africa, while Ethan will serve in Johannesburg. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, from Virginia, speaks with educators at the Quantico Child Development Center South on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. Kaine met with educators at the Child Development Center to discuss problems the Quantico CDCs are facing and possible improvements that could be made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, from Virginia, speaks with educators at the Quantico Child Development Center South on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. Kaine met with educators at the Child Development Center to discuss problems the Quantico CDCs are facing and possible improvements that could be made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
Ryan Roth and Cooper Barry play together in one of the two new composite play structures recently built at the Barnett Field playground located on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 27, 2024. The playground is just one of the projects Marine Corps Community Services is currently completing to improve the quality of life for service members and personnel who live and work on the base. - Ryan Roth and Cooper Barry play together in one of the two new composite play structures recently built at the Barnett Field playground located on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 27, 2024. The playground is just one of the projects Marine Corps Community Services is currently completing to improve the quality of life for service members and personnel who live and work on the base.
The Combined Action Platoon monument located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2024. The CAP was a U.S. Marine Corps initiative during the Vietnam War designed to integrate American troops with local Vietnamese forces and civilians to provide security, support, and stability in rural areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - The Combined Action Platoon monument located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2024. The CAP was a U.S. Marine Corps initiative during the Vietnam War designed to integrate American troops with local Vietnamese forces and civilians to provide security, support, and stability in rural areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
A photo featuring the Quantico Train Station on Marine Corps Base Quantico, July 24, 2024. The Quantico Train Station ’s new construction is scheduled to be completed before the start of 2025, improving 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) - A photo featuring the Quantico Train Station on Marine Corps Base Quantico, July 24, 2024. The Quantico Train Station ’s new construction is scheduled to be completed before the start of 2025, improving 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, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mehdrina JeanCharles, an admin clerk with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, recites the Non-Commissioned Officer Creed during her promotion ceremony at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, May 13, 2024. JeanCharles was promoted to the rank of sergeant, a title referred to as the “backbone of the Marine Corps,” which indicates proficiency in their occupational specialty and leadership capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mehdrina JeanCharles, an admin clerk with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, recites the Non-Commissioned Officer Creed during her promotion ceremony at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, May 13, 2024. JeanCharles was promoted to the rank of sergeant, a title referred to as the “backbone of the Marine Corps,” which indicates proficiency in their occupational specialty and leadership capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)