U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, poses for a group photo with Marine Corps volunteers of the United Services Organizations, during the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. The ceremony recognized volunteers who have contributed many hours of valuable service to the Marine Corps or activities benefiting from those services with certificates of appreciation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, poses for a group photo with Marine Corps volunteers of the United Services Organizations, during the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. The ceremony recognized volunteers who have contributed many hours of valuable service to the Marine Corps or activities benefiting from those services with certificates of appreciation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
Jason Connerley, the dispatch supervisor of the Quantico Emergency Communication Center, middle, poses for a group photo with attendees during his award ceremony at the ECC on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. The Public Safety Communications Center Supervisor of the Year Award is given for professional achievement and dedication, something that Connerley demonstrated throughout his time as an important asset of MCB Quantico and the ECC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) - Jason Connerley, the dispatch supervisor of the Quantico Emergency Communication Center, middle, poses for a group photo with attendees during his award ceremony at the ECC on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. The Public Safety Communications Center Supervisor of the Year Award is given for professional achievement and dedication, something that Connerley demonstrated throughout his time as an important asset of MCB Quantico and the ECC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denver Edick, the commanding officer of Security Battalion, left, addresses the audience during Capt. Benjamin Childers, a victims’ legal counsel with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Law Center, right, award ceremony at Lejeune Hall on MCB Quantico, April 14, 2025. Childers was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and became the recipient of the office of Attorney General Jay Jones 2026 Unsung Hero Award. Childers acted immediately to secure life-preserving intervention for a client, demonstrating correct judgment and moral courage. He was recognized for his service to victims of crime across the commonwealth of Virginia through advocacy and dedication while serving as a victims’ legal counsel, representing more than 60 crime victims and safeguarding privacy rights through decisive litigation in multiple courts-martials. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Harleigh Faulk) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denver Edick, the commanding officer of Security Battalion, left, addresses the audience during Capt. Benjamin Childers, a victims’ legal counsel with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Law Center, right, award ceremony at Lejeune Hall on MCB Quantico, April 14, 2025. Childers was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and became the recipient of the office of Attorney General Jay Jones 2026 Unsung Hero Award. Childers acted immediately to secure life-preserving intervention for a client, demonstrating correct judgment and moral courage. He was recognized for his service to victims of crime across the commonwealth of Virginia through advocacy and dedication while serving as a victims’ legal counsel, representing more than 60 crime victims and safeguarding privacy rights through decisive litigation in multiple courts-martials. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during the Civilian Quarterly Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 23, 2026. This ceremony recognizes the base’s civilian employees for their commendatory work during the previous quarter and year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during the Civilian Quarterly Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 23, 2026. This ceremony recognizes the base’s civilian employees for their commendatory work during the previous quarter and year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)
Students from Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Department of War Education Activity schools, U.S. Marines, and staff, pose for a group photo during the Presidential Fitness Test at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico, Virginia, May 12, 2026. The Presidential Fitness Test consists of three fitness components that are designed to strengthen health, physical fitness, resilience, and establish lifelong healthy habits. The PFT also recognizes multiple levels of achievements, including the Presidential Fitness Award, National Fitness Award, Completion recognition and improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) - Students from Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Department of War Education Activity schools, U.S. Marines, and staff, pose for a group photo during the Presidential Fitness Test at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico, Virginia, May 12, 2026. The Presidential Fitness Test consists of three fitness components that are designed to strengthen health, physical fitness, resilience, and establish lifelong healthy habits. The PFT also recognizes multiple levels of achievements, including the Presidential Fitness Award, National Fitness Award, Completion recognition and improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)