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With the Burrn Bird still ablaze, Marines lay in an open field screaming for the attention of the first responders. ARFF was asked to assess the injuries of each person aboard the crashed aircraft and rate them by the severity of their injuries. The simulated injuries ranged from third degree burns to broken backs and legs.

With the Burrn Bird still ablaze, Marines lay in an open field screaming for the attention of the first responders. ARFF was asked to assess the injuries of each person aboard the crashed aircraft and rate them by the severity of their injuries. The simulated injuries ranged from third degree burns to broken backs and legs.

Photo by Jeremy Beale

Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Butts Sr.,(fourth from left) is joined by his family when he was awarded with an award for the largest kill of the hunting season by Col. Joseph Murray (second from left), commander, Marine Corps Instillations- National Capital Region, MCBQ at the Game Check Station located off Telegraph Rd just outside Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Butts Sr.,(fourth from left) is joined by his family when he was awarded with an award for the largest kill of the hunting season by Col. Joseph Murray (second from left), commander, Marine Corps Instillations- National Capital Region, MCBQ at the Game Check Station located off Telegraph Rd just outside Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Jeremy Beale

After shooting an arrow into an 11 point buck in November, Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Butts, Sr. follows its blood trail to harvest the largest kill of the hunting season. Looking above the bucks left leg a puncture wound can be seen in its rib line.

After shooting an arrow into an 11 point buck in November, Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Butts, Sr. follows its blood trail to harvest the largest kill of the hunting season. Looking above the bucks left leg a puncture wound can be seen in its rib line.

Photo by Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Butts Sr.

Quantico PMO participates in Joh Glenn funeral

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Quantico PMO participates in Joh Glenn funeral Processed with MOLDIV

Photo by Courtesy Photo

MCAF Quantico Fire Department Training Exercise.

MCAF Quantico Fire Department Training Exercise.

Photo by File Photo

Mr. Jeff Thacker was presented with a Safety Excellence Award on 23 March 2017 by Safety Director Kurt Vimont and Explosives Safety Officer Dave Wolfe. Jeff was recognized for his commitment to supporting the Marine Corps Competitive Shooting Teams with precision ammunition he personally hand loaded while maintaining strict Explosives Safety Standards for operations and storage. Jeff has served as the Ammunition Loading specialist at Weapons Training Bn since 2005.
Bravo Zulu, and Semper Fidelis Jeff.

Mr. Jeff Thacker was presented with a Safety Excellence Award on 23 March 2017 by Safety Director Kurt Vimont and Explosives Safety Officer Dave Wolfe. Jeff was recognized for his commitment to supporting the Marine Corps Competitive Shooting Teams with precision ammunition he personally hand loaded while maintaining strict Explosives Safety Standards for operations and storage. Jeff has served as the Ammunition Loading specialist at Weapons Training Bn since 2005. Bravo Zulu, and Semper Fidelis Jeff.

Photo by Dave Luther

The Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center instructed a Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM) course at the Quantico Training section (Bldg. 1001). This 30-hr course, spanning from 21-24 April 2017, was attended by 33 students from around the Navy and Marine Corps.

The Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center instructed a Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM) course at the Quantico Training section (Bldg. 1001). This 30-hr course, spanning from 21-24 April 2017, was attended by 33 students from around the Navy and Marine Corps.

Photo by Dave Luther

Respiratory protection is extremely important to employees’ short and long-term health. RPPM attendees learned that how to better protect employees who work in environments with insufficient oxygen or where harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, fumes, gases, vapors, or sprays are present. A majority of the course covered the limitations, selection and use of the best respiratory protection for the job at hand.

Respiratory protection is extremely important to employees’ short and long-term health. RPPM attendees learned that how to better protect employees who work in environments with insufficient oxygen or where harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, fumes, gases, vapors, or sprays are present. A majority of the course covered the limitations, selection and use of the best respiratory protection for the job at hand.

Photo by Dave Luther

Corporals stand amongst cannons, mortars and howitzers, three types of artillery which were used at Yorktown by the American, French and British forces.

Corporals stand amongst cannons, mortars and howitzers, three types of artillery which were used at Yorktown by the American, French and British forces.

Photo by Jeremy Beale

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington carry a flag and the remains of retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden.

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington carry a flag and the remains of retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Braun

Corporals learn about Yorktown Redoubts 9 and 10, bunkers that were seized on the night of Oct. 14, 1781, by French and American infantry. Corporals were asked to listen attentively as it was here that they would make their own command orders, to compare their actions to those of their predecesors.

Corporals learn about Yorktown Redoubts 9 and 10, bunkers that were seized on the night of Oct. 14, 1781, by French and American infantry. Corporals were asked to listen attentively as it was here that they would make their own command orders, to compare their actions to those of their predecesors.

Photo by Jeremy Beale

Marines assigned to the Quantico Marine Corps Band participate in the 20th annual Virginia International Tattoo (VIT) in Norfolk, Virginia on April 17, 2016. Once a year, the VIT brings together bands and performers from across the world for a show including music, marching, and dancing. Featuring more than 1,400 participants from eight countries, military and civilian organizations perform together as a display of international culture and unity.

Marines assigned to the Quantico Marine Corps Band participate in the 20th annual Virginia International Tattoo (VIT) in Norfolk, Virginia on April 17, 2016. Once a year, the VIT brings together bands and performers from across the world for a show including music, marching, and dancing. Featuring more than 1,400 participants from eight countries, military and civilian organizations perform together as a display of international culture and unity.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy A. Turner

Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) Trainers demonstrate proper pull-up technique for the class of FFI students before executing practical application as part of their course requirement at Marine Corps Base Quantico. FFIs will be a cornerstone of the new Force Fitness division recently created to oversee all aspects of physical fitness for Marines.

Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) Trainers demonstrate proper pull-up technique for the class of FFI students before executing practical application as part of their course requirement at Marine Corps Base Quantico. FFIs will be a cornerstone of the new Force Fitness division recently created to oversee all aspects of physical fitness for Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

The Quantico Marine Corps Band strikes up the music and the pomp and circumstance to delight their audience recently.

The Quantico Marine Corps Band strikes up the music and the pomp and circumstance to delight their audience recently.

Photo by Quantico Marine Corps Band

James "Horse Collar" Smith was a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. He was welcomed by Marines as part of a Professional Military Education class. Smith talked about his experiences in WWII at Guadalcanal.

James "Horse Collar" Smith was a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. He was welcomed by Marines as part of a Professional Military Education class. Smith talked about his experiences in WWII at Guadalcanal.

Photo by Jeremy Beale

Welcoming James "Horse" Smith, Joe Shusko told the Marines to listen up as the World War II veteran told them all about what happened at Guadalcanal.

Welcoming James "Horse" Smith, Joe Shusko told the Marines to listen up as the World War II veteran told them all about what happened at Guadalcanal.

Photo by Jeremy Beale

One hundred twenty-five solar panel bobble head toys line the desk and bookshelf of Barbara Flores, legal administrative assistant with Quantico's staff judge advocate office.

One hundred twenty-five solar panel bobble head toys line the desk and bookshelf of Barbara Flores, legal administrative assistant with Quantico's staff judge advocate office.

Photo by Marianne Weaver

Of the 125 solar panel bobble head Barbara Flores, legal administrative assistant with Quantico's staff judge advocate office, has collected, this is her favorite.

Of the 125 solar panel bobble head Barbara Flores, legal administrative assistant with Quantico's staff judge advocate office, has collected, this is her favorite.

Photo by Marianne Weaver

The Quantico Shooting Club is a Chapter 501C Non-Profit organization operating on Marine Corps Base Quantico. Club membership is open to active duty and retired service members, Department of Defense personel and their families as well as civilians in the surrounding community, with the aim to promote exemplary marksmanship among all eligible members and their guests. They teach small arms firing techniques and marksmanship training methods as well as encourage small arms competition among civilians, military organizations and DoD personnel. Pictured are some of the ranges used by the Club.

The Quantico Shooting Club is a Chapter 501C Non-Profit organization operating on Marine Corps Base Quantico. Club membership is open to active duty and retired service members, Department of Defense personel and their families as well as civilians in the surrounding community, with the aim to promote exemplary marksmanship among all eligible members and their guests. They teach small arms firing techniques and marksmanship training methods as well as encourage small arms competition among civilians, military organizations and DoD personnel. Pictured are some of the ranges used by the Club.

Photo by Quantico Shooting Club

School of Advanced Warfare (SAW) Class 2017 aboard the French Navy Landing Craft-Catamaran (LCAT). The craft is executing a high speed 360 turn.

School of Advanced Warfare (SAW) Class 2017 aboard the French Navy Landing Craft-Catamaran (LCAT). The craft is executing a high speed 360 turn.

Photo by Photo provided by: Maj. Matthew Downs

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