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)
U.S. Navy Capt. Grace L. Key, outgoing commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Quantico, salutes Capt. Brookes Williams, incoming commanding officer of NMRTCQ, during a change of command ceremony at Harry Lee Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Key was relieved by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk) - U.S. Navy Capt. Grace L. Key, outgoing commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Quantico, salutes Capt. Brookes Williams, incoming commanding officer of NMRTCQ, during a change of command ceremony at Harry Lee Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Key was relieved by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)
U.S. Servicemembers pose for a group photo at a Washington National’s baseball game for the Nats on Base Summit, Washington D.C., April 25, 2025. The summit is a yearly, widely attended gathering that allows base commanders and Pentagon staff to discuss ways to leverage the Washington Nationals military programming to best support servicemembers in the national capital region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casey Bonestroo) - U.S. Servicemembers pose for a group photo at a Washington National’s baseball game for the Nats on Base Summit, Washington D.C., April 25, 2025. The summit is a yearly, widely attended gathering that allows base commanders and Pentagon staff to discuss ways to leverage the Washington Nationals military programming to best support servicemembers in the national capital region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casey Bonestroo)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Salvato conducts the 22 a Day thruster and run exercise during the Training Command’s Fittest Instructor Competition at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, April 24, 2025. The Fittest Instructor Competition determines which Marine is the most fit across the major support elements of Training Command while supplementing those competitors with increased education in aerobics, nutrition, and exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Salvato conducts the 22 a Day thruster and run exercise during the Training Command’s Fittest Instructor Competition at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, April 24, 2025. The Fittest Instructor Competition determines which Marine is the most fit across the major support elements of Training Command while supplementing those competitors with increased education in aerobics, nutrition, and exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)