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Anna Bernal runs passed the finish line of the Marine Corps 17.75k in Prince William County, Va., on March 28, 2015. Bernal finishes in first place for the females and ninteenth overall, finsihing the 11 mile trek in one hour, fifteen minutes and twenty seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline A. Garcia/ Released)

Anna Bernal runs passed the finish line of the Marine Corps 17.75k in Prince William County, Va., on March 28, 2015. Bernal finishes in first place for the females and ninteenth overall, finsihing the 11 mile trek in one hour, fifteen minutes and twenty seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline A. Garcia/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline A. Garcia

Liano, 4, waits with his bucket for the indoor Easter activities to start in the movie theater at Little Hall on Saturday.

Liano, 4, waits with his bucket for the indoor Easter activities to start in the movie theater at Little Hall on Saturday.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Smiling children wait for the judging to start in the Easter bonnet contest before the Easter egg hunt Saturday on the Little Hall lawn and inside the theater.

Smiling children wait for the judging to start in the Easter bonnet contest before the Easter egg hunt Saturday on the Little Hall lawn and inside the theater.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Yolonda Webster, a chef at the Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico chow hall, prepares to serve food to the judges that she and her partner, Stephanie Parker, prepared for the chef of the quarter cooking competition held at Bruce Hall March 25.

Yolonda Webster, a chef at the Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico chow hall, prepares to serve food to the judges that she and her partner, Stephanie Parker, prepared for the chef of the quarter cooking competition held at Bruce Hall March 25.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Dakota Meyer, Marine Medal of Honor recipient, and Virginia Brewer, lead education trainer with Hiring Our Heroes, spoke to Marines at the Clubs at Quantico on March 25. "It's like dating," said Meyer about the search for a job. Your elevator speech is your pick up line, your resume is your Facebook page, he added

Dakota Meyer, Marine Medal of Honor recipient, and Virginia Brewer, lead education trainer with Hiring Our Heroes, spoke to Marines at the Clubs at Quantico on March 25. "It's like dating," said Meyer about the search for a job. Your elevator speech is your pick up line, your resume is your Facebook page, he added

Photo by SSgt. Rebekka S. Heite

Cadet Captain Deborah Okun, 18, of Milford Mill Academy, presents the unarmed drill platoon to retired Gunnery Sgt. Samyra Rogers, left, the director of the school’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit. The unit visited Marine Corps Base Quantico March 12 to participate in training and get a taste of Marine Corps life.

Cadet Captain Deborah Okun, 18, of Milford Mill Academy, presents the unarmed drill platoon to retired Gunnery Sgt. Samyra Rogers, left, the director of the school’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit. The unit visited Marine Corps Base Quantico March 12 to participate in training and get a taste of Marine Corps life.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

March 6, the day after what many hope was winter’s last snow storm, dawned cold and clear, with a vibrant blue sky, in the Waller Hill housing area aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

March 6, the day after what many hope was winter’s last snow storm, dawned cold and clear, with a vibrant blue sky, in the Waller Hill housing area aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Vietnam Veterans and current Marines pose for a group photos in front of a UH-34D Helicopter. This helicopter was the first rotary wing air frame flown in Vietnam. The helicopter will become part of the National Museum of the Marine Corps Vietnam exhibit.

Vietnam Veterans and current Marines pose for a group photos in front of a UH-34D Helicopter. This helicopter was the first rotary wing air frame flown in Vietnam. The helicopter will become part of the National Museum of the Marine Corps Vietnam exhibit.

Photo by Lance Cpl

Marine Corps Base Quantico was Code Red on March 5 and Code Blue until noon
on Friday due to heavy snowfall that blanketed the region with up to 7 inches of snow in some locations, according to the National Weather Service.

Marine Corps Base Quantico was Code Red on March 5 and Code Blue until noon on Friday due to heavy snowfall that blanketed the region with up to 7 inches of snow in some locations, according to the National Weather Service.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Snow plows clear the parking lot at the Marine Corps Base Quantico base motor pool on March 5 to ensure the smooth flow of snow removal operations for the rest of the day and in preparation for regular activity on Friday.

Snow plows clear the parking lot at the Marine Corps Base Quantico base motor pool on March 5 to ensure the smooth flow of snow removal operations for the rest of the day and in preparation for regular activity on Friday.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

On March 6 the only sign of Thursday’s violent winter storm was a smooth blanket of snow aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Without a cloud in the sky, the sun left decorative shadow pictures over the golf course.

On March 6 the only sign of Thursday’s violent winter storm was a smooth blanket of snow aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Without a cloud in the sky, the sun left decorative shadow pictures over the golf course.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Crossroads Elementary School, located on Purvis Road, adjacent to Quantico Middle/High School, opens its doors on April 13. The three other elementary schools close on March 27. The students will enjoy a two-week spring break before transitioning to the new building.

Crossroads Elementary School, located on Purvis Road, adjacent to Quantico Middle/High School, opens its doors on April 13. The three other elementary schools close on March 27. The students will enjoy a two-week spring break before transitioning to the new building.

Photo by Sean Murphey, DoDEA

Andrea Sharp poses with her perfect score tallied on the scoreboard on Feb. 19 at the Quantico Bowling Center at Little Hall.

Andrea Sharp poses with her perfect score tallied on the scoreboard on Feb. 19 at the Quantico Bowling Center at Little Hall.

Photo by Jon Blanton

The sub-freezing temperatures in the last week have caused Chopawamsic Creek to freeze over, as seen in this photo from Monday. It has not been cold enough for a long enough period of time to make the creek, or any other body of water in the Quantico area, safe enough to walk on.

The sub-freezing temperatures in the last week have caused Chopawamsic Creek to freeze over, as seen in this photo from Monday. It has not been cold enough for a long enough period of time to make the creek, or any other body of water in the Quantico area, safe enough to walk on.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., base sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks Friday to the 23 Marines taking the inaugural Personal Readiness Seminar at the Chapel Annex.

Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., base sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks Friday to the 23 Marines taking the inaugural Personal Readiness Seminar at the Chapel Annex.

Photo by John Hollis

April Canty, the financial technician for Food Service Branch Quantico, is the department’s lone civilian employee and plays a key role in overseeing the funds necessary to run the five mess halls and different accounts aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

April Canty, the financial technician for Food Service Branch Quantico, is the department’s lone civilian employee and plays a key role in overseeing the funds necessary to run the five mess halls and different accounts aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by John Hollis

Sgt. Collin Rinderer, instructor, Marine Corps Intelligence School, speaks on the radio to one of the Marine Scout Sniper teams operating in the field Jan. 28 as part of the final exercise for the Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course held on the Westside training area of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Sgt. Collin Rinderer, instructor, Marine Corps Intelligence School, speaks on the radio to one of the Marine Scout Sniper teams operating in the field Jan. 28 as part of the final exercise for the Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course held on the Westside training area of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by John Hollis

Many nesting pairs of bald eagles make their home aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs monitor the health and habits of the bald eagle population aboard the base.

Many nesting pairs of bald eagles make their home aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs monitor the health and habits of the bald eagle population aboard the base.

Photo by Eve Baker

Bald eagles feasting on a deer carcass were photographed by a baited trail camera at Ponderosa Field on the west side of the base. Trail cameras are set up by Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs to monitor the bait sites in preparation for a tagging-and-release program that allows NREA to monitor the health and habits of the bald eagle population aboard the base.

Bald eagles feasting on a deer carcass were photographed by a baited trail camera at Ponderosa Field on the west side of the base. Trail cameras are set up by Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs to monitor the bait sites in preparation for a tagging-and-release program that allows NREA to monitor the health and habits of the bald eagle population aboard the base.

Photo by Photo courtesy of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

The incident serves as a reminder that Marine Corps Base Quantico is home to a large number of people who are very physically active and regularly use the trails, sidewalks and roads as a place to exercise. Safety on the roads requires the participation of all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians (runners are considered pedestrians because they are on foot).

The incident serves as a reminder that Marine Corps Base Quantico is home to a large number of people who are very physically active and regularly use the trails, sidewalks and roads as a place to exercise. Safety on the roads requires the participation of all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians (runners are considered pedestrians because they are on foot).

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

Marine Corps Base Quantico