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.
Officer candidates from Class 220 recite the Oath Of Office during their commissioning ceremony Nov. 24 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. These new second lieutenants now head to The Basic School. - Officer candidates from Class 220 recite the Oath Of Office during their commissioning ceremony Nov. 24 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. These new second lieutenants now head to The Basic School.
The late Maj. Gen. Merritt Austin Edson is pictured here as a brigadier general, serving as Chief of Staff for Lt. Gen. Holland M. “Howlin’ Mad” Smith, Fleet Marine Forces Pacific, in late 1944 or early 1945. - The late Maj. Gen. Merritt Austin Edson is pictured here as a brigadier general, serving as Chief of Staff for Lt. Gen. Holland M. “Howlin’ Mad” Smith, Fleet Marine Forces Pacific, in late 1944 or early 1945.
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Two Marines from Security Battalion approach a building for a force-on-target training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 17. - Two Marines from Security Battalion approach a building for a force-on-target training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 17.