U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alfred Nieto, the military working dog program chief with Marine Corps Installations Command, poses for a photo during an award ceremony at the U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 8, 2024. The ceremony took place to award the Jim Kallstrom Leadership Award to Gunnery Sgt. Nieto. The Leadership Award is earned by military police personnel who have made outstanding contributions to the development of esprit de corps, loyalty and mission accomplishment within their unit. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alfred Nieto, the military working dog program chief with Marine Corps Installations Command, poses for a photo during an award ceremony at the U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 8, 2024. The ceremony took place to award the Jim Kallstrom Leadership Award to Gunnery Sgt. Nieto. The Leadership Award is earned by military police personnel who have made outstanding contributions to the development of esprit de corps, loyalty and mission accomplishment within their unit. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. James Waddington, a Toledo, Ohio native and company first sergeant with Air Control Training Squadron, conducts a pull-up while competing in the Double-up competition during the 2024 Fittest Instructor Competition on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2024. The Fittest Instructor competition brings Marines from different units together to compete in a variety of events to include, a blind ruck march, a swimming competition, strength and endurance exercises, a Royal Marine physical fitness test, a modified biathlon, and Kim’s double obstacle course. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. James Waddington, a Toledo, Ohio native and company first sergeant with Air Control Training Squadron, conducts a pull-up while competing in the Double-up competition during the 2024 Fittest Instructor Competition on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2024. The Fittest Instructor competition brings Marines from different units together to compete in a variety of events to include, a blind ruck march, a swimming competition, strength and endurance exercises, a Royal Marine physical fitness test, a modified biathlon, and Kim’s double obstacle course. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, the commanding general of Training Command, presents the 2024 Infantry Trophy to the Far East Team during the 2024 Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Championship Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 9, 2024. Marines who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and exceptional marksmanship talent at the Marine Corps Championships will receive an invitation from the team captain of the MCST to serve as a summer augment. Summer augments to the MCST will further compete in state, regional, national, and inter-service matches. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, the commanding general of Training Command, presents the 2024 Infantry Trophy to the Far East Team during the 2024 Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Championship Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 9, 2024. Marines who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and exceptional marksmanship talent at the Marine Corps Championships will receive an invitation from the team captain of the MCST to serve as a summer augment. Summer augments to the MCST will further compete in state, regional, national, and inter-service matches. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Morina Foster, commanding officer of Wounded Warrior Regiment, presents an award to Yanira Holguin, a Semper Fit Dietician with the Marine Corps Community Services, during the Women’s Health Symposium 2024 at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2024. The symposium covered a range of topics, concerning women’s health with the intent to educate and generate awareness to uniformed and civilian personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Morina Foster, commanding officer of Wounded Warrior Regiment, presents an award to Yanira Holguin, a Semper Fit Dietician with the Marine Corps Community Services, during the Women’s Health Symposium 2024 at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2024. The symposium covered a range of topics, concerning women’s health with the intent to educate and generate awareness to uniformed and civilian personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
Firefighters and other first responders with Prince William County work to put out a large bush-fire along Richmond Highway, Triangle, Virginia, March 20, 2024. First Responders surround and close off all surrounding area of the fire to ensure proper safety of both civilians and first-responders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Isabelle Hutmacher) - Firefighters and other first responders with Prince William County work to put out a large bush-fire along Richmond Highway, Triangle, Virginia, March 20, 2024. First Responders surround and close off all surrounding area of the fire to ensure proper safety of both civilians and first-responders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)
U.S. Marines are recognized at the Fiscal Year 2023 Commandant’s Combined Awards Ceremony at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Feb. 8, 2024. The ceremony recognized and awarded eight Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their exceptional performance in their respective special duty assignments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marines are recognized at the Fiscal Year 2023 Commandant’s Combined Awards Ceremony at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Feb. 8, 2024. The ceremony recognized and awarded eight Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their exceptional performance in their respective special duty assignments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
Lucy S. Arruffat, a family member employment assistance program specialist with Marine Corps Community Services, poses for a photo on an unknown date. This photo was taken to be used for promotional purposes for her position. (Courtesy photo uploaded by Shaehmus Sawyer) - Lucy S. Arruffat, a family member employment assistance program specialist with Marine Corps Community Services, poses for a photo on an unknown date. This photo was taken to be used for promotional purposes for her position. (Courtesy photo uploaded by Shaehmus Sawyer)
Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, holds a discussion at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Belk promoted safety and occupational health with MCAF personnel regarding aviation and ground safety while recognizing Marines and civilians for their diligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, holds a discussion at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Belk promoted safety and occupational health with MCAF personnel regarding aviation and ground safety while recognizing Marines and civilians for their diligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, salutes Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, during his relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, salutes Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, during his relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, speaks with visiting journalists on MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of South Boston, Virginia, speaks with visiting journalists on MCBQ, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2023. Journalists from local media outlets toured Quantico's firing ranges to better understand how Marine Corps Base Quantico supports training for its tenant and adjacent commands. Journalists also had the opportunity to speak to Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, about the many ways the base partners with the surrounding counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)