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A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf)

A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf)

Photo by Charles Wolf

Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)

Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, center, presents a Certificate of Commendation to retired Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino a former Marine Security Guard assigned to Detachment Cameroon at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended a Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, center, presents a Certificate of Commendation to retired Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino a former Marine Security Guard assigned to Detachment Cameroon at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended a Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

From left, Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino, Capt. Kevin Jarvis and Maj. Warren Kyle, all retired U.S. Marines formerly assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment Cameroon stand at attention during an award ceremony at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended the Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

From left, Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino, Capt. Kevin Jarvis and Maj. Warren Kyle, all retired U.S. Marines formerly assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment Cameroon stand at attention during an award ceremony at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended the Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

Santa Claus and firefighters wave at residents of base housing as he travels through the neighborhoods on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2024. The event is held annually where Quantico Fire and Emergency Services escort Santa around the installation and the Town of Quantico to bring holiday cheer to the children and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Santa Claus and firefighters wave at residents of base housing as he travels through the neighborhoods on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2024. The event is held annually where Quantico Fire and Emergency Services escort Santa around the installation and the Town of Quantico to bring holiday cheer to the children and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps base Quantico leadership Col. Jenny Colgate, left, the commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown, the base sergeant major, pose for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony on MCB, Virginia, Dec. 6th, 2024. Base leadership held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for service members and their families to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps base Quantico leadership Col. Jenny Colgate, left, the commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown, the base sergeant major, pose for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony on MCB, Virginia, Dec. 6th, 2024. Base leadership held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for service members and their families to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses next to a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses next to a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion pose for a photo during a Thanksgiving potluck on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 26, 2024. Unit leaders hosted a Thanksgiving meal to build comradery and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion pose for a photo during a Thanksgiving potluck on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 26, 2024. Unit leaders hosted a Thanksgiving meal to build comradery and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

A U.S. Marine with Security Battalion, receives a meal during a Thanksgiving potluck on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 26, 2024. Unit leaders hosted a Thanksgiving meal to build comradery and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

A U.S. Marine with Security Battalion, receives a meal during a Thanksgiving potluck on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 26, 2024. Unit leaders hosted a Thanksgiving meal to build comradery and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion, go through the receiving line during a Thanksgiving potluck on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 26, 2024. Unit leaders hosted a Thanksgiving meal to build comradery and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion, go through the receiving line during a Thanksgiving potluck on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 26, 2024. Unit leaders hosted a Thanksgiving meal to build comradery and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

U.S. Marines, family, and friends pose for photos with their medals after completing the Marine Corps Marathon Turkey Trot 10K run on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 23, 2024. The MCM Turkey Trot 10K and Mile offers an opportunity for families to come together and get their miles in before the upcoming holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

U.S. Marines, family, and friends pose for photos with their medals after completing the Marine Corps Marathon Turkey Trot 10K run on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 23, 2024. The MCM Turkey Trot 10K and Mile offers an opportunity for families to come together and get their miles in before the upcoming holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

Gloria Perry, a participate in the Marine Corps Marathon Turkey Trot 10K, runs the course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 23, 2024. The MCM Turkey Trot 10K and Mile offers an opportunity for families to come together and get their miles in before the upcoming holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Gloria Perry, a participate in the Marine Corps Marathon Turkey Trot 10K, runs the course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 23, 2024. The MCM Turkey Trot 10K and Mile offers an opportunity for families to come together and get their miles in before the upcoming holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

Firefighters with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services gather to receive instructions prior to the start of the helicopter evacuation exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 21, 2024. The Quantico Fire & Emergency Services pledge to protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, disaster management, and public education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Firefighters with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services gather to receive instructions prior to the start of the helicopter evacuation exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 21, 2024. The Quantico Fire & Emergency Services pledge to protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, disaster management, and public education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

A 1998 BELL 407 Rotorcraft lands on a field in preparation for a helicopter evacuation exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 21, 2024. The Quantico Fire & Emergency Services pledge to protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, disaster management, and public education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

A 1998 BELL 407 Rotorcraft lands on a field in preparation for a helicopter evacuation exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 21, 2024. The Quantico Fire & Emergency Services pledge to protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, disaster management, and public education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard stand in formation during the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 of each year in honor of all veterans who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard stand in formation during the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 of each year in honor of all veterans who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. service members and veterans present the wreath during the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 of each year in honor of all veterans who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. service members and veterans present the wreath during the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 of each year in honor of all veterans who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 of each year in honor of all veterans who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 of each year in honor of all veterans who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

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