Sofia, 10, and Miguel, 6, play dress up in authentic military uniforms during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. The sibling’s parents work at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Sofia, 10, and Miguel, 6, play dress up in authentic military uniforms during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. The sibling’s parents work at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Gabe McGhee shows Sgt. Joshnino Supapo a rock dedicated to his brother Ryan, an Army ranger who was killed in Iraq in 2009, at Massaponax High School on Nov. 9. Supapo met Gabe, an eighth-grader at Thornburg Middle School, through Marine Corps Base Quantico's Adopt-a-School program. - Gabe McGhee shows Sgt. Joshnino Supapo a rock dedicated to his brother Ryan, an Army ranger who was killed in Iraq in 2009, at Massaponax High School on Nov. 9. Supapo met Gabe, an eighth-grader at Thornburg Middle School, through Marine Corps Base Quantico's Adopt-a-School program.
2nd Lt. Jacob Sparkman is fitted with the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer prior to a briefing about the new technology for Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 5. The AITT, developed by the Office of Naval Research, allows Marines to transform any location into a dynamic training ground by injecting virtual images, indirect fire effects, aircraft, vehicles, simulated people, etc. onto a real-world view of one's surroundings. - 2nd Lt. Jacob Sparkman is fitted with the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer prior to a briefing about the new technology for Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 5. The AITT, developed by the Office of Naval Research, allows Marines to transform any location into a dynamic training ground by injecting virtual images, indirect fire effects, aircraft, vehicles, simulated people, etc. onto a real-world view of one's surroundings.
Employees of Taylor Studios apply plaster of Paris strips over a layer of alginate to the torso of Cpl. Jhon Espinal on Nov. 4. Espinal held this pose for 30 minutes while the cast was completed. - Employees of Taylor Studios apply plaster of Paris strips over a layer of alginate to the torso of Cpl. Jhon Espinal on Nov. 4. Espinal held this pose for 30 minutes while the cast was completed.
Sergeant Major Gerald Saunders, MCINCR - MCB Quantico sergeant major, thanks Fannie Black, the widow of Sgt. Maj. Henry Holstead Black during a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 10 at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. Sergeant Major Black served as the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1977. During his career Black served as a drill instructor, recruiter and infantryman. His was deployed to the Dominican Republic, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His success in the aforementioned duties warranted the Bronze Star with valor device and two award stars, Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon - Sergeant Major Gerald Saunders, MCINCR - MCB Quantico sergeant major, thanks Fannie Black, the widow of Sgt. Maj. Henry Holstead Black during a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 10 at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. Sergeant Major Black served as the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1977. During his career Black served as a drill instructor, recruiter and infantryman. His was deployed to the Dominican Republic, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His success in the aforementioned duties warranted the Bronze Star with valor device and two award stars, Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon
Cpl. Waldemar Jabs's 1920s-era dress blue uniform. The era is notable because it is the first period in Marine Corps history in which enlisted men wore the eagle, globe, and anchor collar ornaments on their dress and service uniforms. - Cpl. Waldemar Jabs's 1920s-era dress blue uniform. The era is notable because it is the first period in Marine Corps history in which enlisted men wore the eagle, globe, and anchor collar ornaments on their dress and service uniforms.
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. - 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.
Cpl. Daniel Rios, right, trainer instructor at The Basic School, speaks to Keri Reams, military education coordinator for the University of Maryland University College, during a college fair Oct. 27 in Haywood Hall at The Basic School. After four years on active duty, Rios is taking the first steps beginning a degree in General Education. - Cpl. Daniel Rios, right, trainer instructor at The Basic School, speaks to Keri Reams, military education coordinator for the University of Maryland University College, during a college fair Oct. 27 in Haywood Hall at The Basic School. After four years on active duty, Rios is taking the first steps beginning a degree in General Education.
Sgt. Amamda Eason, Headquarters and Service Battalion career planning sergeant, completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. More than 23,350 participants completed the 26.2 mile route, which was concluded at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps War Memorial. - Sgt. Amamda Eason, Headquarters and Service Battalion career planning sergeant, completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. More than 23,350 participants completed the 26.2 mile route, which was concluded at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps War Memorial.
Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7. - Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7.