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.
Monica Berstad (driver), Clara Teo (M16 rifleman), Melissa Twist (Backseat SAW gunner) and Maryanne Oghaakon (turret gunner) on a humvee during the VCCT simulation. The spouses were in the middle of the action during John and Jane Wayne Day at Camp Upshur. - Monica Berstad (driver), Clara Teo (M16 rifleman), Melissa Twist (Backseat SAW gunner) and Maryanne Oghaakon (turret gunner) on a humvee during the VCCT simulation. The spouses were in the middle of the action during John and Jane Wayne Day at Camp Upshur.
(From L to R) Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd, MCBQ sergeant major, Col. David W. Maxwell, MCB Quantico commander, Chairman Miles Friedman, Col. Joseph M. Murray attend the annual Quantico/Belvior Business Alliance Meeting held in Woodbridge, Va., June 5 - (From L to R) Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd, MCBQ sergeant major, Col. David W. Maxwell, MCB Quantico commander, Chairman Miles Friedman, Col. Joseph M. Murray attend the annual Quantico/Belvior Business Alliance Meeting held in Woodbridge, Va., June 5
Representatives from Marine Corps Base Quantico, state and neighboring county government offices, federal agencies and conservation organizations met at The Clubs at Quantico for the Northern Virginia Regional Conservation Forum. As described by Base Commander Col. David Maxwell in his opening remarks, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss efforts to sustain the training mission of the base through environmental partnerships and conservation. Representatives from Fort A.P. Hill and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren also participated in the meeting to discuss the specific needs of their installations. - Representatives from Marine Corps Base Quantico, state and neighboring county government offices, federal agencies and conservation organizations met at The Clubs at Quantico for the Northern Virginia Regional Conservation Forum. As described by Base Commander Col. David Maxwell in his opening remarks, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss efforts to sustain the training mission of the base through environmental partnerships and conservation. Representatives from Fort A.P. Hill and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren also participated in the meeting to discuss the specific needs of their installations.
David Vickers won the AMPS master modeler award for his model "Victory and Contempt" that took him one year to build. Monday, June 8 at the Quantico Marine Corps Museum. David Vickers,AMPS master modeler, tells stories thorugh his models based on historical ideas. - David Vickers won the AMPS master modeler award for his model "Victory and Contempt" that took him one year to build. Monday, June 8 at the Quantico Marine Corps Museum. David Vickers,AMPS master modeler, tells stories thorugh his models based on historical ideas.