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Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, work together to complete the Buddy Team Fire and Movement Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 28, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to "educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/Released)

Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, work together to complete the Buddy Team Fire and Movement Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 28, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to "educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Owens

Nicole Carpenter competed her Gold Award for Girl Scouts by refurbishing the stage and recreating puppets for the Quantico Fire and Emergency Services to be used during Fire Safety Month.

Nicole Carpenter competed her Gold Award for Girl Scouts by refurbishing the stage and recreating puppets for the Quantico Fire and Emergency Services to be used during Fire Safety Month.

Photo by Courtesy photo

A Marine has blood drawn for testing, an important aspect in remaining healthy.

A Marine has blood drawn for testing, an important aspect in remaining healthy.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The costly island warfare of WWII is depicted in this window. The raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, the most dramatic and symbolic picture of any war is a reminder to everyone of the sacrifices the Navy and Marine Corps made for their country in the Pacific.

The costly island warfare of WWII is depicted in this window. The raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, the most dramatic and symbolic picture of any war is a reminder to everyone of the sacrifices the Navy and Marine Corps made for their country in the Pacific.

Photo by Ida Irby

This upper portion of a window depicts a palm tree and an evergreen tree, symbolizing the extreme climates in which Marines have fought.

This upper portion of a window depicts a palm tree and an evergreen tree, symbolizing the extreme climates in which Marines have fought.

Photo by Ida Irby

The central figure portrays a Marine, in a uniform during the time period of the war with Spain. The background depicts the Morro Castle as it appears on the Spanish American War Campaign Medal.

The central figure portrays a Marine, in a uniform during the time period of the war with Spain. The background depicts the Morro Castle as it appears on the Spanish American War Campaign Medal.

Photo by Ida Irby

The war between Mexico and the U.S. is the main theme of this window. From Chapulte-pec, Mexico City and the Halls of Montezuma could be seen. To the left of the central figure is a bursting bomb, an ornament worn on the coattails of the officer’s uniforms at the time of the Mexican war and later adopted in 1916 as a symbol of rank for Marine gunners.

The war between Mexico and the U.S. is the main theme of this window. From Chapulte-pec, Mexico City and the Halls of Montezuma could be seen. To the left of the central figure is a bursting bomb, an ornament worn on the coattails of the officer’s uniforms at the time of the Mexican war and later adopted in 1916 as a symbol of rank for Marine gunners.

Photo by Ida Irby

At the top of the window a chaplain is pictured holding Divine Services in the bow of a ship. The Cross together with the Star of David and the Tablets of Law symbolize the different faiths. In the bottom half (not pictured) a Marine descends down the ship in preparation for an amphibious assault in the Pacific.

At the top of the window a chaplain is pictured holding Divine Services in the bow of a ship. The Cross together with the Star of David and the Tablets of Law symbolize the different faiths. In the bottom half (not pictured) a Marine descends down the ship in preparation for an amphibious assault in the Pacific.

Photo by Ida Irby

This window is dedicated to Marine Corps Aviation personnel and the prominent role which they fulfill in today’s modern Corps.

This window is dedicated to Marine Corps Aviation personnel and the prominent role which they fulfill in today’s modern Corps.

Photo by Ida Irby

This window is dedicated to WWI. A dove of peace stands on top of the clock, whose face shows 11 o’clock and the outline of France symbolizes the end of the Great World War on Nov. 11, 1918.

This window is dedicated to WWI. A dove of peace stands on top of the clock, whose face shows 11 o’clock and the outline of France symbolizes the end of the Great World War on Nov. 11, 1918.

Photo by Ida irby

The Marine Corps is supported by the Naval Medical Corps. This scene salutes the doctors and corpsmen of the Naval Medical Corps.

The Marine Corps is supported by the Naval Medical Corps. This scene salutes the doctors and corpsmen of the Naval Medical Corps.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Major Gerald Saunders, PFC. Aeron Britt, Sgt. Taylor Sams and Sgt. Alex Washington pose Feb. 2 with the trophy awarded to Team Finance, winners of "MCB Quantico's Sergeant Major Bowling Challenge." The challenge, hosted by Saunders, was for sergeants and below.

Sgt. Major Gerald Saunders, PFC. Aeron Britt, Sgt. Taylor Sams and Sgt. Alex Washington pose Feb. 2 with the trophy awarded to Team Finance, winners of "MCB Quantico's Sergeant Major Bowling Challenge." The challenge, hosted by Saunders, was for sergeants and below.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Active duty Marines experience the freezing water of the 2016 Polar Bear Blast, which raised funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation, at James Monroe High School Feb. 6.

Active duty Marines experience the freezing water of the 2016 Polar Bear Blast, which raised funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation, at James Monroe High School Feb. 6.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Mr. Frederick Clinton Branch cuts the ribbon and officially dedicates Branch Hall at the Officer Candidates School. Assisting Mr. Branch are his wife; Brig. Gen. E. C. Kelly (left), Lt. Gen. P. K. Van Riper and Col. A. David. Photo taken July 9, 1997.

Mr. Frederick Clinton Branch cuts the ribbon and officially dedicates Branch Hall at the Officer Candidates School. Assisting Mr. Branch are his wife; Brig. Gen. E. C. Kelly (left), Lt. Gen. P. K. Van Riper and Col. A. David. Photo taken July 9, 1997.

Photo by Photo courtesy of the National Archives

Col. Joseph Murray, base commander, personally shakes the hand of David Payne.

Col. Joseph Murray, base commander, personally shakes the hand of David Payne.

Photo by Valerie O'Berry

Murray thanks all at FMS for doing an outstanding job in removing snow and getting the base back to normal operations after the Blizzard of 2016.

Murray thanks all at FMS for doing an outstanding job in removing snow and getting the base back to normal operations after the Blizzard of 2016.

Photo by Valerie O'Berry

Eighteenth-century ceramic pieces uncovered at the Westwood plantation, the 1740 home of Reverend James Scott, located on what is now the west wide of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Eighteenth-century ceramic pieces uncovered at the Westwood plantation, the 1740 home of Reverend James Scott, located on what is now the west wide of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

A headstone from one of the many small family cemeteries located on what is now the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

A headstone from one of the many small family cemeteries located on what is now the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marine Corps Base Quantico archaeologist Catherine Roberts supervises excavation at Shipping Point Battery I.

Marine Corps Base Quantico archaeologist Catherine Roberts supervises excavation at Shipping Point Battery I.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Christian is one of 90 semifinalists chosen for this year’s Military Child of the Year hosted by Operation Homefront. His father is an active duty Marine with the Marine Corps Combat Development Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The nine-year-old cancer survivor wants to be a Marine when he grows up like his father and hopes to raise $100,000 for childhood cancer research.

Christian is one of 90 semifinalists chosen for this year’s Military Child of the Year hosted by Operation Homefront. His father is an active duty Marine with the Marine Corps Combat Development Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The nine-year-old cancer survivor wants to be a Marine when he grows up like his father and hopes to raise $100,000 for childhood cancer research.

Photo by Ida Irby

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