Children’s librarian Kaylee Wilsher reads to children during the toddler story hour that kicked off the summer reading program. This year’s theme is “Read to the Rhythm,” and Kaylee chose the book “Jazz Baby” for the session. - Children’s librarian Kaylee Wilsher reads to children during the toddler story hour that kicked off the summer reading program. This year’s theme is “Read to the Rhythm,” and Kaylee chose the book “Jazz Baby” for the session.
Ryan, a student at Quantico Middle/High School, solders a part on a blinking device he is building with the assistance of Dave McCarthy, an engineer from Marine Corps Systems Command, during the QMHS summer STEM academy. - Ryan, a student at Quantico Middle/High School, solders a part on a blinking device he is building with the assistance of Dave McCarthy, an engineer from Marine Corps Systems Command, during the QMHS summer STEM academy.
Volunteers are providing invaluable assistance during the 2015 DoD Warrior Games. From left, Ashley McLeod, Shelita Winfield and Valerie Noseck, all with Behavioral Health Branch at Marine Corps Base Quantico, cheer on the archers in between tasks during Tuesday’s archery competition. - Volunteers are providing invaluable assistance during the 2015 DoD Warrior Games. From left, Ashley McLeod, Shelita Winfield and Valerie Noseck, all with Behavioral Health Branch at Marine Corps Base Quantico, cheer on the archers in between tasks during Tuesday’s archery competition.
Frank Ochibili, middle, spikes the wally ball over the net during a wally ball competition at Barber Physical Activity Center, June 12. - Frank Ochibili, middle, spikes the wally ball over the net during a wally ball competition at Barber Physical Activity Center, June 12.
Michael Martin was cleaning his bike at Motorcycle Safety Day held in Joint Base Andrews on June 11.Martin was preparing to compete in the best bike competition held in the late afternoon. - Michael Martin was cleaning his bike at Motorcycle Safety Day held in Joint Base Andrews on June 11. Martin was preparing to compete in the best bike competition held in the late afternoon.
Timothy Miller, left, Richard Dennis and Rich Delarosa, members of the Marine Corps archery team practice for the Warrior Games, June 16, at the Quantico archery range. - Timothy Miller, left, Richard Dennis and Rich Delarosa, members of the Marine Corps archery team practice for the Warrior Games, June 16, at the Quantico archery range.
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 11, thick black smoke began pouring from the roof at Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. A planned power outage activated the generator, which began malfunctioning and emitting the smoke. Everyone was evacuated from the building safely, and there were no injuries. The MCBH Fire Department, along with crews from Stafford and Prince William County, responded immediately, cutting power to the generator and securing the building. There was no damage to the building other than a smoke stain on the roof. - At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 11, thick black smoke began pouring from the roof at Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. A planned power outage activated the generator, which began malfunctioning and emitting the smoke. Everyone was evacuated from the building safely, and there were no injuries. The MCBH Fire Department, along with crews from Stafford and Prince William County, responded immediately, cutting power to the generator and securing the building. There was no damage to the building other than a smoke stain on the roof.
Staff Sergeant Byron England, a native of Johnson City, Kansas, and a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, shoots his M16A4 service rifle during a service rifle practice match May 7 at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Australia, during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2015. AASAM is an annual, international combat-marksmanship competition hosted by the Australian Army, May 6 to 22. The MCST is comprised of 12 Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Rotational Force - Darwin to represent the Marine Corps in this year’s competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released) - Staff Sergeant Byron England, a native of Johnson City, Kansas, and a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, shoots his M16A4 service rifle during a service rifle practice match May 7 at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Australia, during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2015. AASAM is an annual, international combat-marksmanship competition hosted by the Australian Army, May 6 to 22. The MCST is comprised of 12 Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Rotational Force - Darwin to represent the Marine Corps in this year’s competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)
Members of the Prince William County Police Department carry the torch southbound on US Route 1, June 11. The officers took part in the Law Enforcement torch run to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Virginia. - Members of the Prince William County Police Department carry the torch southbound on US Route 1, June 11. The officers took part in the Law Enforcement torch run to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Virginia.
The new mainside trail map, produced by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch, is now out in all the trailhead kiosks around base. The updates include the addition of the Geiger Ridge trail network and more accurate representations of the trails. - The new mainside trail map, produced by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch, is now out in all the trailhead kiosks around base. The updates include the addition of the Geiger Ridge trail network and more accurate representations of the trails.