U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
This photo features the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - This photo features the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
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A photo featuring the Town of Quantico, taken June 16, 2024. Also known as Q-Town, it was founded in the mid-1600’s and was originally a small fishing and logging port, at least until 1917 when the Marine Corps established MCB Quantico.It would become known as the “town that cannot grow” because the base encompassed its borders. Over the past 107 years, the nestled town and its businesses formed an intimate relationship with the Marines and many others who visited the town. - A photo featuring the Town of Quantico, taken June 16, 2024. Also known as Q-Town, it was founded in the mid-1600’s and was originally a small fishing and logging port, at least until 1917 when the Marine Corps established MCB Quantico. It would become known as the “town that cannot grow” because the base encompassed its borders. Over the past 107 years, the nestled town and its businesses formed an intimate relationship with the Marines and many others who visited the town.
The top finisher for females Natalie Daniels crosses the finish line in the 17th annual Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg Virginia, May 19, 2024. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race that generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps' warrior ethos. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Jeffery Stevens) - The top finisher for females Natalie Daniels crosses the finish line in the 17th annual Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg Virginia, May 19, 2024. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race that generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps' warrior ethos. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Jeffery Stevens)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zaret Evans, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the Installation Personnel Admin Center, donates blood during the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Yale Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. military, which collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to military locations around the world for a variety of patients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zaret Evans, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the Installation Personnel Admin Center, donates blood during the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Yale Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. military, which collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to military locations around the world for a variety of patients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mehdrina JeanCharles, an admin clerk with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, recites the Non-Commissioned Officer Creed during her promotion ceremony at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, May 13, 2024. JeanCharles was promoted to the rank of sergeant, a title referred to as the “backbone of the Marine Corps,” which indicates proficiency in their occupational specialty and leadership capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mehdrina JeanCharles, an admin clerk with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, recites the Non-Commissioned Officer Creed during her promotion ceremony at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, May 13, 2024. JeanCharles was promoted to the rank of sergeant, a title referred to as the “backbone of the Marine Corps,” which indicates proficiency in their occupational specialty and leadership capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
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 Lt. Col. Scott W. Warman, a Massachusetts native and commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, left poses for a photo with Sheri Moore, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3103 Post Commander, center, and 1st Sgt. Brandon Smart, a California native and senior enlisted advisor of MCAF, during the MCAF and VFW partnership ceremony in Fredericksburg, Virginia, April 19, 2024. This partnership, part of the VFW’s Adopt-a-Unit program, is intended to enhance unit cohesion and morale through events and additional opportunities provided to MCAF Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lt. Col. Eric Albright) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott W. Warman, a Massachusetts native and commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, left poses for a photo with Sheri Moore, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3103 Post Commander, center, and 1st Sgt. Brandon Smart, a California native and senior enlisted advisor of MCAF, during the MCAF and VFW partnership ceremony in Fredericksburg, Virginia, April 19, 2024. This partnership, part of the VFW’s Adopt-a-Unit program, is intended to enhance unit cohesion and morale through events and additional opportunities provided to MCAF Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lt. Col. Eric Albright)