U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Liam D. Williamson, incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, outgoing sergeant major of MCB Quantico, and Col. Jenny A. Colegate, commanding officer of MCB Quantico, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, July 8, 2025. During the ceremony Brown was relieved of his duties as sergeant major of MCB Quantico by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Liam D. Williamson, incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, outgoing sergeant major of MCB Quantico, and Col. Jenny A. Colegate, commanding officer of MCB Quantico, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, July 8, 2025. During the ceremony Brown was relieved of his duties as sergeant major of MCB Quantico by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
Michael Huntley, an American blues rock singer-songwriter and winner of The Voice season 24, performs for attendees of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Fourth of July celebration at Lejeune Field, MCB Quantico, Virginia, July 3, 2025. The event hosted a multitude of outdoor activities for families, friends and service members to include; bouncy house obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, and games such as corn hole. The celebration featured a live performance from artist Huntley and ended in a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - Michael Huntley, an American blues rock singer-songwriter and winner of The Voice season 24, performs for attendees of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Fourth of July celebration at Lejeune Field, MCB Quantico, Virginia, July 3, 2025. The event hosted a multitude of outdoor activities for families, friends and service members to include; bouncy house obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, and games such as corn hole. The celebration featured a live performance from artist Huntley and ended in a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denver M. Edick, incoming commanding officer for Security Battalion, addresses the attendees during the Security Battalion change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2025. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Gerard W. Vanderwaal was relieved in his duties as commander of Security Battalion by Lt. Col. Denver M. Edick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denver M. Edick, incoming commanding officer for Security Battalion, addresses the attendees during the Security Battalion change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2025. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Gerard W. Vanderwaal was relieved in his duties as commander of Security Battalion by Lt. Col. Denver M. Edick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)
Lance Cpl. Abigail Rodriguezpabon: Quantico Marine awarded for lifesaving actions following major motor vehicle accident - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abigail Rodriguezpabon, a Florida native and an administrative specialist with Security Battalion, poses for a portrait after being awarded an impact Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 20, 2025. On 8 May, Rodriguezpabon performed lifesaving actions at the scene of a serious motor vehicle accident involving several vehicles on the southbound road of Jefferson Davis Highway—Route 1; she applied training techniques she learned years ago from Marine Corps recruit training and Marine Combat Training, effectively applying a tourniquet to one of the casualties with an injured leg and bringing him to consciousness with a sternum rub. “You don’t have to be whatever military occupational specialty to save a life or even make a difference—anyone can make a difference,” she said. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)
Zachary Gower, a West Virginia native and golf director at the Medal of Honor Golf Course, chips a golf ball onto the green at the MOH Golf Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 18, 2025. Gower, a top 50 golf coach for the last three years, became a lead coach for MOH Golf Course in 2018; since then, he then found fulfillment in giving back to the MCB Quantico-connected community through his passion of coaching golf. “It’s all about how many people I can help enjoy the game,” he said. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers) - Zachary Gower, a West Virginia native and golf director at the Medal of Honor Golf Course, chips a golf ball onto the green at the MOH Golf Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 18, 2025. Gower, a top 50 golf coach for the last three years, became a lead coach for MOH Golf Course in 2018; since then, he then found fulfillment in giving back to the MCB Quantico-connected community through his passion of coaching golf. “It’s all about how many people I can help enjoy the game,” he said. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)
First responders with Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal Office run to Lejeune Hall during an active shooter response exercise on MCBQ, June 11, 2025. Quantico hosted a multi-jurisdictional active shooter exercise designed to strengthen first responders capabilities in emergency response and public safety operations to improve interagency communication and coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez) - First responders with Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal Office run to Lejeune Hall during an active shooter response exercise on MCBQ, June 11, 2025. Quantico hosted a multi-jurisdictional active shooter exercise designed to strengthen first responders capabilities in emergency response and public safety operations to improve interagency communication and coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)
This graphic illustration features Miles Shea, the Quantico Middle High School principal, who earned the title DoD Education Activity Americas’ 2025 Principal of the Year award for the 2024-2025 school year, published June 11, 2025. The DoDEA Principal of the Year Program honors exceptional school principals from three regions: the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions; each selectee must have demonstrated leadership in creating high-quality learning experiences for students and made significant contributions to the education profession. "I have simply had the opportunity to be a member of that team, and I have been fortunate to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of the entire Marine Corps Base Quantico community.” (Courtesy photo) - This graphic illustration features Miles Shea, the Quantico Middle High School principal, who earned the title DoD Education Activity Americas’ 2025 Principal of the Year award for the 2024-2025 school year, published June 11, 2025. The DoDEA Principal of the Year Program honors exceptional school principals from three regions: the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions; each selectee must have demonstrated leadership in creating high-quality learning experiences for students and made significant contributions to the education profession. "I have simply had the opportunity to be a member of that team, and I have been fortunate to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of the entire Marine Corps Base Quantico community.” (Courtesy photo)
An artist's rendition of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Michael F. Fenton featured on a 1940's style baseball card, created June 10, 2025. Fenton was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa, WWII, on May 7th, 1945, and is remembered for his passion for playing baseball from an early age. In 1966, Marine Corps Base Quantico Post High School dedicated their baseball field to 'Fenton Field' in honor his service and sacrifice. June 10th, 2025, Marine Corps Base Quantico's Middle School High School closes its doors after 63 years, and as the new building opens for the new school year in August, another field will follow; in 2026, the field will be rededicated to Fenton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Illustration by Charles Wolf) - An artist's rendition of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Michael F. Fenton featured on a 1940's style baseball card, created June 10, 2025. Fenton was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa, WWII, on May 7th, 1945, and is remembered for his passion for playing baseball from an early age. In 1966, Marine Corps Base Quantico Post High School dedicated their baseball field to 'Fenton Field' in honor his service and sacrifice. June 10th, 2025, Marine Corps Base Quantico's Middle School High School closes its doors after 63 years, and as the new building opens for the new school year in August, another field will follow; in 2026, the field will be rededicated to Fenton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Illustration by Charles Wolf)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during the Lt. Dan Band concert on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 23, 2025. The Lt. Dan Band is an American cover band, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, started by Gary Sinise and Kimo Williams to perform at United Service Organization shows, entertain troops, and raise money for disabled veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during the Lt. Dan Band concert on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 23, 2025. The Lt. Dan Band is an American cover band, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, started by Gary Sinise and Kimo Williams to perform at United Service Organization shows, entertain troops, and raise money for disabled veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ethan Krumnow, incoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. MCAF operates and maintains the facilities, and provides services and materiel to support the operations of Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 and other transient aircraft as required. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ethan Krumnow, incoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. MCAF operates and maintains the facilities, and provides services and materiel to support the operations of Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 and other transient aircraft as required. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)