Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller speaks to an audience at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Sept. 28 about the new Marine Corps Operating Concept (MOC), which was released today. The MOC outlines how the Marine Corps will have to be organized, trained, and equipped to fight the enemies of the future. - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller speaks to an audience at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Sept. 28 about the new Marine Corps Operating Concept (MOC), which was released today. The MOC outlines how the Marine Corps will have to be organized, trained, and equipped to fight the enemies of the future.

Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band joins military bands from all around the world in a military parade in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 23. The ceremonial band is a featured performer at the Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29. - Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band joins military bands from all around the world in a military parade in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 23. The ceremonial band is a featured performer at the Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29.

Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the crowd at Quantico National Cemetery's Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. - Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the crowd at Quantico National Cemetery's Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11.

Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the colors to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., during the change of command and subsequent retirement ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, at 8th & I. After more than 44 years of military service, Amos passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps. - Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the colors to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., during the change of command and subsequent retirement ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. After more than 44 years of military service, Amos passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

The United States President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Joe Dunford, currently commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, to become the 36th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, pending Senate confirmation - The United States President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Joe Dunford, currently commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, to become the 36th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, pending Senate confirmation

Per MARADMIN 667/13, the Marine Corps is administering the FY15 Enlisted Retention Survey to enlisted Marines with less than 15 years of service and an EAS between Oct. 1, 2014, to Sept. 1, 2015. The purpose of this survey is to give Marines the opportunity to communicate to senior leaders what factors and incentives have the greatest influence on their decision to either remain in the Corps or to leave active service. This survey also affords Marines the opportunity to express how satisfied or dissatisfied they are with certain aspects of the Marine Corps and the military way of life. The survey was scheduled to end Feb. 28, but to obtain a better response rate, the survey has been extended for two weeks to March 14. Eligible Marines please go to https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application to provide your valuable feedback. If you have any questions, please contact the Integration & Analysis Section (HQMC MPP-50) at commercial phone number (703) 784-9367, or at email address mpp-50@usmc.mil. - Per MARADMIN 667/13, the Marine Corps is administering the FY15 Enlisted Retention Survey to enlisted Marines with less than 15 years of service and an EAS between Oct. 1, 2014, to Sept. 1, 2015. The purpose of this survey is to give Marines the opportunity to communicate to senior leaders what factors and incentives have the greatest influence on their decision to either remain in the Corps or to leave active service. This survey also affords Marines the opportunity to express how satisfied or dissatisfied they are with certain aspects of the Marine Corps and the military way of life. The survey was scheduled to end Feb. 28, but to obtain a better response rate, the survey has been extended for two weeks to March 14. Eligible Marines please go to https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application to provide your valuable feedback. If you have any questions, please contact the Integration & Analysis Section (HQMC MPP-50) at commercial phone number (703) 784-9367, or at email address mpp-50@usmc.mil.

There is still more than one occasion of snow in the extended weather forecast for the Quantico area, as one of the coldest winters in memory refuses to retreat. Here, building manager Kenney Wright shovels sidewalks in front of Lejeune Hall after a snowfall on Jan. 29, 2014. Fortunately, the surrounding communities have many indoor options for recreation. - There is still more than one occasion of snow in the extended weather forecast for the Quantico area, as one of the coldest winters in memory refuses to retreat. Here, building manager Kenney Wright shovels sidewalks in front of Lejeune Hall after a snowfall on Jan. 29, 2014. Fortunately, the surrounding communities have many indoor options for recreation.

Nancy Walker, nurse health educator at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, left, and Semper Fit intern Laurel Jimenez man their Great American Spit Out booth, raising awareness of the dangers of smokeless tobacco, at Bruce Hall Feb. 19, 2014. - Nancy Walker, nurse health educator at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, left, and Semper Fit intern Laurel Jimenez man their Great American Spit Out booth, raising awareness of the dangers of smokeless tobacco, at Bruce Hall Feb. 19, 2014.

Author and reporter Tom Ricks holds up Gen. George C. Marshall as the model of excellence in military leadership during his talk at Breckenridge Hall on Feb. 12, 2014. - Author and reporter Tom Ricks holds up Gen. George C. Marshall as the model of excellence in military leadership during his talk at Breckenridge Hall on Feb. 12, 2014.

Lt. Col. Erik Arrington enrolls in the Pharmacy Home Delivery program with the help of Express Scripts representative Anissa Toenjes on Feb. 12, 2014, at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, as Petty Officer 2nd Class Zary Rivera, one of the clinic’s pharmacy technicians, looks on. - Lt. Col. Erik Arrington enrolls in the Pharmacy Home Delivery program with the help of Express Scripts representative Anissa Toenjes on Feb. 12, 2014, at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, as Petty Officer 2nd Class Zary Rivera, one of the clinic’s pharmacy technicians, looks on.