U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Wright, chief of staff of Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of Universal City, Texas, addresses attendees of his retirement ceremony on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2023. Wright retired as chief of staff for the base after 30 years of honorable service, a career including tours of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Wright, chief of staff of Marine Corps Base Quantico, a native of Universal City, Texas, addresses attendees of his retirement ceremony on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 15, 2023. Wright retired as chief of staff for the base after 30 years of honorable service, a career including tours of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
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)
A decorated Christmas tree stands next to stacks of donation bins during a volunteer event for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - A decorated Christmas tree stands next to stacks of donation bins during a volunteer event for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
Family, friends, and brothers in arms, gather to pay their final respects to retired U.S. Marine LtCol Bayard Victor Taylor at Quantico National Cemetery. A separate ceremony was held after the interment at the Marine Corps Museum. The guest speakers where retired U.S. Marine BG William Weise, Navy Cross recipient, who was LtCol Taylor's battalion commander during the Vietnam battle of Dia Do, and former Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine General James N. Mattis on September 11, 2023. (marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride) - Family, friends, and brothers in arms, gather to pay their final respects to retired U.S. Marine LtCol Bayard Victor Taylor at Quantico National Cemetery. A separate ceremony was held after the interment at the Marine Corps Museum. The guest speakers where retired U.S. Marine BG William Weise, Navy Cross recipient, who was LtCol Taylor's battalion commander during the Vietnam battle of Dia Do, and former Secretary of Defense, retired U.S. Marine General James N. Mattis on September 11, 2023. (marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride)
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)
Lego exhibits sit on display during BrickFair at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2023. Sherry Harris created her first original Lego creation for exhibition in 2022, creating a Marine with the likeness of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter S. Upson, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Marine Division. This year, she created a 28,160-piece Lego mosaic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire) - Lego exhibits sit on display during BrickFair at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2023. Sherry Harris created her first original Lego creation for exhibition in 2022, creating a Marine with the likeness of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter S. Upson, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Marine Division. This year, she created a 28,160-piece Lego mosaic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)
A Bird's-eye view of Lunga Park - A Bird's-eye view of Lunga Park
Marine for Life Network representatives meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va for their annual training. - U.S. Marines with the Individual Mobilization Augmentee reserves, participate in their annual training as part of the Marine for Life Network on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 7, 2023. IMA reserve Marines come together once a year to complete the required training and be reserve ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, pose for a group photo with Gen. David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during the annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition awards ceremony in the Hawkins Room at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2023.The annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition is a service-recognized competitive environment to determine, under simulated combat conditions, which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrates their combat capabilities and operational proficiency. - U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, pose for a group photo with Gen. David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during the annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition awards ceremony in the Hawkins Room at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2023.The annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition is a service-recognized competitive environment to determine, under simulated combat conditions, which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrates their combat capabilities and operational proficiency.