According to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 as (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; (5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower…with prior notice of the operation; and (6) the aircraft is flown within visual line of sight of the operator. - According to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 as (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; (5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower…with prior notice of the operation; and (6) the aircraft is flown within visual line of sight of the operator.
Flag Detail Marines take thier posts before morining colors in front of Lejeune Hall on Nov. 18, 2013. The Marines conduct morning colors every morning to represent the spirit of Marines running into the fray. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cuong Le) - Flag Detail Marines take thier posts before morining colors in front of Lejeune Hall on Nov. 18, 2013. The Marines conduct morning colors every morning to represent the spirit of Marines running into the fray. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cuong Le)
Taeyah Williams, a junior at Hermitage High School, clothes herself in fireproof dress used by Air Rescue Fire Fighter during a base tour Jan. 13 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The tour gave high school students first-hand experience in the military occupations filled by active duty Marines. - Taeyah Williams, a junior at Hermitage High School, clothes herself in fireproof dress used by Air Rescue Fire Fighter during a base tour Jan. 13 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The tour gave high school students first-hand experience in the military occupations filled by active duty Marines.
Quantico Injured Military Sportsmen Association (QIMSA) sponsored a duck hunt on Marine Corps Base Quantico for active duty and retired servicemen. - Quantico Injured Military Sportsmen Association (QIMSA) sponsored a duck hunt on Marine Corps Base Quantico for active duty and retired servicemen.
The members of Faith and Fitness on Marine Corps Base Quantico are military spouses joining the group to exercise away stress, health problems, as well as enjoy the camaraderie of fellow military spouses who understand their challenges. - The members of Faith and Fitness on Marine Corps Base Quantico are military spouses joining the group to exercise away stress, health problems, as well as enjoy the camaraderie of fellow military spouses who understand their challenges.
Restoration is carried out on a World War II-era Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber that will be installed in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The airplane was lost in Lake Michigan toward the end of the war and was recovered in the 1990s. - Restoration is carried out on a World War II-era Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber that will be installed in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The airplane was lost in Lake Michigan toward the end of the war and was recovered in the 1990s.
Sgt. Maj. Peter Siaw and Sgt. Maj. David Maddux stand ready for the Education Command relief and appointment ceremony Jan. 4. Siaw holds the sword representing the leadership of the Command Sergeant Major, which was passed to Maddux. - Sgt. Maj. Peter Siaw and Sgt. Maj. David Maddux stand ready for the Education Command relief and appointment ceremony Jan. 4. Siaw holds the sword representing the leadership of the Command Sergeant Major, which was passed to Maddux.
Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Advanced hearing protection for specific environments allows servicemembers to protect themselves and safely do their jobs. - Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Advanced hearing protection for specific environments allows servicemembers to protect themselves and safely do their jobs.
Staff Sgt. Brandon Dotson, completes the 40th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. The veteran served 12 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps. This was the third marathon he completed in 15 days. - Staff Sgt. Brandon Dotson, completes the 40th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. The veteran served 12 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps. This was the third marathon he completed in 15 days.
Courtesy photo of James N. Strock - Courtesy photo of James N. Strock