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Mascot Molly greets participants during Run Amuck.

Mascot Molly greets participants during Run Amuck.

Photo by Valerie O’Berry

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) hosts the annual Run Amuck race at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 4, 2016. The Run Amuck is the MCM's messiest mud and obstacle course consisting of a four-mile trail with 21 challenges to include a mud trench, low crawl, and a mud pit. The event also included a scaled down two-mile version of the course, the Mini Run Amuck.

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) hosts the annual Run Amuck race at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 4, 2016. The Run Amuck is the MCM's messiest mud and obstacle course consisting of a four-mile trail with 21 challenges to include a mud trench, low crawl, and a mud pit. The event also included a scaled down two-mile version of the course, the Mini Run Amuck.

Photo by Pfc. Cristian L. Ricardo

A one-year-old military child attends the first sensory-friendly movie on April 9 at 2:30 pm. The Exceptional Family Member Program coordinated with the theater staff to show Disney’s animated film “Zootopia” for the matinee featured film. John Smith, Little Hall Theater manager, counted more than 250 guests during the Saturday matinee.

A one-year-old military child attends the first sensory-friendly movie on April 9 at 2:30 pm. The Exceptional Family Member Program coordinated with the theater staff to show Disney’s animated film “Zootopia” for the matinee featured film. John Smith, Little Hall Theater manager, counted more than 250 guests during the Saturday matinee.

Photo by Ida Irby

Lt. Col. Kevin Digman, Marine Corps University student, and his six-year-old son attend the showing of Disney’s animated film “Zootopia” during the first sensory-friendly movie at Little Hall on April 9.

Lt. Col. Kevin Digman, Marine Corps University student, and his six-year-old son attend the showing of Disney’s animated film “Zootopia” during the first sensory-friendly movie at Little Hall on April 9.

Photo by Ida Irby

Tayson, 3, watches the movie "Zootopia."

Tayson, 3, watches the movie "Zootopia."

Photo by Ida Irby

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., March 18. The run ended at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released) — with John M Karkovice.

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., March 18. The run ended at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released) — with John M Karkovice.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the National Mall in Washington D.C., March 18. The run completed at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the National Mall in Washington D.C., March 18. The run completed at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Presha Ann Merritt, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society regional director, and Carey Schott, chair of volunteers, prepare for the annual active duty fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Both Merritt and Schott are passionate members of the Quantico branch: Merritt serving for 21 years and Schott serving nearly 5,000 volunteer hours.

Presha Ann Merritt, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society regional director, and Carey Schott, chair of volunteers, prepare for the annual active duty fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Both Merritt and Schott are passionate members of the Quantico branch: Merritt serving for 21 years and Schott serving nearly 5,000 volunteer hours.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marines at The Basic School participating in a a platoon in defense demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., take a break from training in order to speak with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he visits the base to observe Marine Corps training and speak with Marines March 9, 2016. (DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

Marines at The Basic School participating in a a platoon in defense demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., take a break from training in order to speak with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he visits the base to observe Marine Corps training and speak with Marines March 9, 2016. (DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Not far from the present-day golf course, the remains of a network of training trenches from the World War I era can still be found. Quantico was established for the purpose of training Marines, especially officers, to fight in the first world war, when trench warfare was at its height.

Not far from the present-day golf course, the remains of a network of training trenches from the World War I era can still be found. Quantico was established for the purpose of training Marines, especially officers, to fight in the first world war, when trench warfare was at its height.

Photo by Mike DiCicco

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

The outside of the chapel holds a beauty of its own, but inside the chapel one can see beautiful window etchings showcasing the history of the Marine Corps.

The outside of the chapel holds a beauty of its own, but inside the chapel one can see beautiful window etchings showcasing the history of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Shawn Eden, Quantico Canine Unit, and his working dog Segal participate in an iron dog competition Oct. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Military working dogs and their handlers often collaborate with outside agencies to improve detection training and bite-work training.

Sgt. Shawn Eden, Quantico Canine Unit, and his working dog Segal participate in an iron dog competition Oct. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Military working dogs and their handlers often collaborate with outside agencies to improve detection training and bite-work training.

Photo by Ida Irby

Taeyah Williams, a junior at Hermitage High School, clothes herself in fireproof dress used by Air Rescue Fire Fighter during a base tour Jan. 13 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The tour gave high school students first-hand experience in the military occupations filled by active duty Marines.

Taeyah Williams, a junior at Hermitage High School, clothes herself in fireproof dress used by Air Rescue Fire Fighter during a base tour Jan. 13 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The tour gave high school students first-hand experience in the military occupations filled by active duty Marines.

Photo by Ida Irby

Col. Joseph Murray, base commander, speaks at the birthday observance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 14 at the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The highly attended event included music from the Marine Corps Ceremonial Band.

Col. Joseph Murray, base commander, speaks at the birthday observance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 14 at the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The highly attended event included music from the Marine Corps Ceremonial Band.

Photo by Ida Irby

Guest Speaker Bishop Lyle Dukes, pastor of Harvest Life Changers Church, is thanked by William Whaley, master of ceremonies, for his comments shared during a birthday observance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Marine Memorial Chapel Jan. 14 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Guest Speaker Bishop Lyle Dukes, pastor of Harvest Life Changers Church, is thanked by William Whaley, master of ceremonies, for his comments shared during a birthday observance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Marine Memorial Chapel Jan. 14 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Restoration is carried out on a World War II-era Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber that will be installed in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The airplane was lost in Lake Michigan toward the end of the war and was recovered in the 1990s.

Restoration is carried out on a World War II-era Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber that will be installed in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The airplane was lost in Lake Michigan toward the end of the war and was recovered in the 1990s.

Photo by Benjamin Kristy

Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Advanced hearing protection for specific environments allows servicemembers to protect themselves and safely do their jobs.

Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Advanced hearing protection for specific environments allows servicemembers to protect themselves and safely do their jobs.

Photo by Ida Irby

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