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World War II veteran, retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Elliott lays a memorial wreath at the WWII memorial site on 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII at the Quantico National Cemetery, Aug. 16. The event proclamation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors read: The WWII generation created an array of organizations which helped to strengthen the American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to the community. The military and civilian personnel have provided a model of unity that serves as a source of inspiration to future generations of America to come together to work together to work for the continued betterment of the U.S. - World War II veteran, retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Elliott lays a memorial wreath at the WWII memorial site on 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII at the Quantico National Cemetery, Aug. 16. The event proclamation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors read: The WWII generation created an array of organizations which helped to strengthen the American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to the community. The military and civilian personnel have provided a model of unity that serves as a source of inspiration to future generations of America to come together to work together to work for the continued betterment of the U.S.
The U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team is awarded the 2015 National Trophy Infantry Team Match at Camp Perrin in Port Clinton, Ohio. The eight-man team includes six instructor-competitors: Staff Sgt. Chad Ranton, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Tanner Bauer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 avionics technical, Sgt Antonio Diconza, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Joseph Peterson, Weapons Training Bn., Sgt. Joseph Dukich, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Jeremy Benjamin, USMC Shooting Team, Rifle Team coach Staff Sgt. Mark Altendorf, and Rifle Team officer in charge Capt. John Sheehan, USMC Shooting Team. - The U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team is awarded the 2015 National Trophy Infantry Team Match at Camp Perrin in Port Clinton, Ohio. The eight-man team includes six instructor-competitors: Staff Sgt. Chad Ranton, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Tanner Bauer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 avionics technical, Sgt Antonio Diconza, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Joseph Peterson, Weapons Training Bn., Sgt. Joseph Dukich, USMC Shooting Team, Sgt. Jeremy Benjamin, USMC Shooting Team, Rifle Team coach Staff Sgt. Mark Altendorf, and Rifle Team officer in charge Capt. John Sheehan, USMC Shooting Team.
Base Commander Col. Joseph Murray addresses Civilian Marines on the second day of the Marine Corps Acculturation Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Aug. 13. The program was created to help civilians transition into their careers as government employees and provide a historical seminar about the Marines they support. Instruction for the course was provided by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Jamie Deets and Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Nathan Taylor. - Base Commander Col. Joseph Murray addresses Civilian Marines on the second day of the Marine Corps Acculturation Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Aug. 13. The program was created to help civilians transition into their careers as government employees and provide a historical seminar about the Marines they support. Instruction for the course was provided by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Jamie Deets and Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Nathan Taylor.
U.S. Navy Commander Michael Sneath, chaplain, Training and Education Command, his spouse Pam, and their three children visited Kings Dominion as part of the Headquarters and Service Battalion Family Day, Aug. 12. The event gave the family an opportunity to enjoy the thrills of roller coasters. The Intimidator 305 roller coaster is the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the East Coast, which stands at 305 feet at its highest point. The 400-acre theme park features more than 60 rides which includes the 13 roller coasters. - U.S. Navy Commander Michael Sneath, chaplain, Training and Education Command, his spouse Pam, and their three children visited Kings Dominion as part of the Headquarters and Service Battalion Family Day, Aug. 12. The event gave the family an opportunity to enjoy the thrills of roller coasters. The Intimidator 305 roller coaster is the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the East Coast, which stands at 305 feet at its highest point. The 400-acre theme park features more than 60 rides which includes the 13 roller coasters.
Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lemus became the first Marine on Fort Lee to achieve Master Instructor certification Aug. 4. Lemus, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, in addition to his certificate, was also presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his hard work and dedication. - Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lemus became the first Marine on Fort Lee to achieve Master Instructor certification Aug. 4. Lemus, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, in addition to his certificate, was also presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his hard work and dedication.
Cpl. Larry Morris talks with Marines during his visit to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Morris and the two other Marines who closed the embassy in Havana in 1961, visited MCESG in preparation for their return to Cuba to help reopen the embassy after 54 years. - Cpl. Larry Morris talks with Marines during his visit to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Morris and the two other Marines who closed the embassy in Havana in 1961, visited MCESG in preparation for their return to Cuba to help reopen the embassy after 54 years.
Major General John Henry Russell, Jr., 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Mare Island, California, on 14 November 1872. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by President Grover Cleveland in May 1888. He graduated from the Academy in June 1892 and after two years at sea, passed his final examinations and was transferred to the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant on 1 July 1894. - Major General John Henry Russell, Jr., 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Mare Island, California, on 14 November 1872. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by President Grover Cleveland in May 1888. He graduated from the Academy in June 1892 and after two years at sea, passed his final examinations and was transferred to the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant on 1 July 1894.
Major General Ben Hebard Fuller, 15th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, on 27 February 1870. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state 23 May 1885, and upon graduation, was transferred to the Marine Corps and appointed a second lieutenant 1 July 1891. He, with six other members of his class, attended the first course for new Marine officers at the School of Application, which was the prototype for today's Basic School. He was promoted first lieutenant, 16 March 1893; captain, 3 March 1899; major, 27 December 1903; lieutenant colonel, 3 February 1911; colonel, 29 August 1916; brigadier general (temporary), 1 July 1918; and brigadier general 8 February 1924. He was appointed the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps on 7 August 1930. - Major General Ben Hebard Fuller, 15th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, on 27 February 1870. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state 23 May 1885, and upon graduation, was transferred to the Marine Corps and appointed a second lieutenant 1 July 1891. He, with six other members of his class, attended the first course for new Marine officers at the School of Application, which was the prototype for today's Basic School. He was promoted first lieutenant, 16 March 1893; captain, 3 March 1899; major, 27 December 1903; lieutenant colonel, 3 February 1911; colonel, 29 August 1916; brigadier general (temporary), 1 July 1918; and brigadier general 8 February 1924. He was appointed the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps on 7 August 1930.