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
Gary Sprifke, Capitol Police commander hazardous material team in Washington D.C., is the subject matter expert for Security Battalion’s monthly professional military education. First responders aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico gathered to hear him speak about response to hazardous emergencies. The monthly Professional Military Educational goes right in line with preparing base security teams for future operations. - Gary Sprifke, Capitol Police commander hazardous material team in Washington D.C., is the subject matter expert for Security Battalion’s monthly professional military education. First responders aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico gathered to hear him speak about response to hazardous emergencies. The monthly Professional Military Educational goes right in line with preparing base security teams for future operations.
Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward presents the Marine Corps Recruiting Command colors to Lt. Gen. Mark Brilakis during the change of command ceremony on Dec. 17. Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy (right) replaced Brilakis as commanding general of MCRC. - Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward presents the Marine Corps Recruiting Command colors to Lt. Gen. Mark Brilakis during the change of command ceremony on Dec. 17. Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy (right) replaced Brilakis as commanding general of MCRC.
Savannah Lane, Miss Virginia, visits Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia Dec. 22. The Midlothian, Virginia native is currently attending the University of Virginia to study foreign affairs and Middle Eastern studies. As Miss Virginia she participates in many community events throughout the state. - Savannah Lane, Miss Virginia, visits Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia Dec. 22. The Midlothian, Virginia native is currently attending the University of Virginia to study foreign affairs and Middle Eastern studies. As Miss Virginia she participates in many community events throughout the state.
Helena Rodgaard, now living in Burke, Virginia, served as a private in the British Army for four years and was part of the Army Territorial Service (ATS), the British Army Reserve. - Helena Rodgaard, now living in Burke, Virginia, served as a private in the British Army for four years and was part of the Army Territorial Service (ATS), the British Army Reserve.
Participant at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery Dec. 12 in Triangle, Virginia. - Participant at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery Dec. 12 in Triangle, Virginia.
Firefighter Kevin McGray waits at the top of a fire engine ladder to perform a rescue operation during a high voltage fall drill held by the base safety division on Nov. 24. - Firefighter Kevin McGray waits at the top of a fire engine ladder to perform a rescue operation during a high voltage fall drill held by the base safety division on Nov. 24.