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Sofia, age 10, and Lael, age 11, take turns looking at hair fibers under a microscope in a Crime Scene Investigation workshop July 28 at The Quantico Youth Center. The girls learned to use cutting edge technology to analyze and record data.

Sofia, age 10, and Lael, age 11, take turns looking at hair fibers under a microscope in a Crime Scene Investigation workshop July 28 at The Quantico Youth Center. The girls learned to use cutting edge technology to analyze and record data.

Photo by Ida Irby

The Marine Corps opens its first Survey Office at the James Wesley Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

The Marine Corps opens its first Survey Office at the James Wesley Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

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On July 31, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Col. Joseph M. Murray (right) passed the United States Marine Corps noncommissioned officers sword to Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr. (left) during the relief and appointment ceremony held at the Clubs at Quantico. Sgt. Maj. Gerald A. Saunders Jr. will be replacing Byrd as the Sgt. Maj. of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

On July 31, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Col. Joseph M. Murray (right) passed the United States Marine Corps noncommissioned officers sword to Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr. (left) during the relief and appointment ceremony held at the Clubs at Quantico. Sgt. Maj. Gerald A. Saunders Jr. will be replacing Byrd as the Sgt. Maj. of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Steven Kim

Carrie Bowers, museum specialist in aviation for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, holds a challenge coin from the HMM-163 (Reinforced) Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron, July 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Carrie Bowers, museum specialist in aviation for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, holds a challenge coin from the HMM-163 (Reinforced) Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron, July 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

An unofficial flag or guidon with the matching challenge coin from mortuary affairs, 4th Force Service Support Group, 4th Marine Division, nominated for exhibit in the final phase of the museum, July 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

An unofficial flag or guidon with the matching challenge coin from mortuary affairs, 4th Force Service Support Group, 4th Marine Division, nominated for exhibit in the final phase of the museum, July 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Jennifer Castro

A small collection out of 33 unique challenge coins curated by The National Museum of the Marine Corps, July 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

A small collection out of 33 unique challenge coins curated by The National Museum of the Marine Corps, July 20, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Col. William G. Swarens (Ret.) (right), shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. Henry P. Osman (Ret.) during Swarens’ retirement ceremony July 30 at the Clubs at Quantico. Swarens has overseen Marine Corps records since 1988 when, as an active-duty Marine, he managed the Marines’ records and Performance Evaluation System.

Col. William G. Swarens (Ret.) (right), shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. Henry P. Osman (Ret.) during Swarens’ retirement ceremony July 30 at the Clubs at Quantico. Swarens has overseen Marine Corps records since 1988 when, as an active-duty Marine, he managed the Marines’ records and Performance Evaluation System.

Photo by Ida Irby

Col. William G. Swarens (Ret.) is honored in a slide show presentation presented by his daughter Laura McGlamery, during Swarens’ retirement ceremony July 30 at the Clubs at Quantico. McGlamery shares a photo of her father’s first solo flight as an Aviation Cadet in 1966.

Col. William G. Swarens (Ret.) is honored in a slide show presentation presented by his daughter Laura McGlamery, during Swarens’ retirement ceremony July 30 at the Clubs at Quantico. McGlamery shares a photo of her father’s first solo flight as an Aviation Cadet in 1966.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marines train in close quarters combat using mock rifles and bayonets during a three-week Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructors Course in Raider Hall at The Basic School July 25. Marines have used these bayonet techniques combined with unarmed combat technique since World War II.

Marines train in close quarters combat using mock rifles and bayonets during a three-week Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructors Course in Raider Hall at The Basic School July 25. Marines have used these bayonet techniques combined with unarmed combat technique since World War II.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Carey Edwards, (left) trains 2nd Lt. Zachary Smith, a native of Arcanum, Ohio, in close combat hand-to-hand techniques. The training increases combat efficiency and reasonable application of force.

Sgt. Carey Edwards, (left) trains 2nd Lt. Zachary Smith, a native of Arcanum, Ohio, in close combat hand-to-hand techniques. The training increases combat efficiency and reasonable application of force.

Photo by Ida Irby

Second Lt. Matthew C. Newhouse, Marine Corps Reservist from Los Angeles, Calif., spars with Sgt. Adam C. Gregg, instructor trainer, during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors course in Raider Hall at The Basic School July 25. Marines practice the side kick, roundhouse kick, front kick and push kick in each sparring match.

Second Lt. Matthew C. Newhouse, Marine Corps Reservist from Los Angeles, Calif., spars with Sgt. Adam C. Gregg, instructor trainer, during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors course in Raider Hall at The Basic School July 25. Marines practice the side kick, roundhouse kick, front kick and push kick in each sparring match.

Photo by Ida Irby

Photo from front page of the July 30, 2015 edition of the Quantico Sentry. Image highlights the MCMAP training at Raider Hall in The Basic Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo from front page of the July 30, 2015 edition of the Quantico Sentry. Image highlights the MCMAP training at Raider Hall in The Basic Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Second Lt. Matthew C. Newhouse, (top) Marine Corps reservist from Los Angeles, observes a two-man spar July 24, during the instructor’s course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence in Raider Hall at The Basic School.

Second Lt. Matthew C. Newhouse, (top) Marine Corps reservist from Los Angeles, observes a two-man spar July 24, during the instructor’s course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence in Raider Hall at The Basic School.

Photo by Ida Irby

Retired Lt. Col. Joe Shusko, deputy director of Martial Arts Center of Excellence, tells war stories to remind Marines about the importance of character following physical training during a three-week Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor’s course July 22 in Raider Hall at The Basic School.

Retired Lt. Col. Joe Shusko, deputy director of Martial Arts Center of Excellence, tells war stories to remind Marines about the importance of character following physical training during a three-week Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor’s course July 22 in Raider Hall at The Basic School.

Photo by Ida Irby

Semper Fit hosted a four-day camp for the children of Marine Corps Base Quantico with the goal of getting them interested in physical activity and healthy eating. Campers made tasty healthy snacks and did yoga, ran an obstacle course, made kites and took part in a water balloon toss, among other activities.

Semper Fit hosted a four-day camp for the children of Marine Corps Base Quantico with the goal of getting them interested in physical activity and healthy eating. Campers made tasty healthy snacks and did yoga, ran an obstacle course, made kites and took part in a water balloon toss, among other activities.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Semper Fit hosted a four-day camp for the children of Marine Corps Base Quantico with the goal of getting them interested in physical activity and healthy eating. Campers made tasty healthy snacks and did yoga, ran an obstacle course, made kites and took part in a water balloon toss, among other activities.

Semper Fit hosted a four-day camp for the children of Marine Corps Base Quantico with the goal of getting them interested in physical activity and healthy eating. Campers made tasty healthy snacks and did yoga, ran an obstacle course, made kites and took part in a water balloon toss, among other activities.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

On July 23, Col. Josephy Murray, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, presented awards to civilian employees of the base who have reached length of service milestones, earned employee of the quarter and provided extraordinary assistance during the DoD Warrior Games.

On July 23, Col. Josephy Murray, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, presented awards to civilian employees of the base who have reached length of service milestones, earned employee of the quarter and provided extraordinary assistance during the DoD Warrior Games.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

A U.S. Marines colorguard presents the colors during the invocation during the relief and appointment ceremony for Headquarters and Service Battalion July 24, here.

A U.S. Marines colorguard presents the colors during the invocation during the relief and appointment ceremony for Headquarters and Service Battalion July 24, here.

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From left: Sgt. Maj. Gerald A. Saunders, outgoing, and Col. Todd J. Oneto, Commander of the Headquarters and Service Battalion, welcomes Sgt. Maj. Thomas L. Johnson, incoming H&S Bn. sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony July 24, here. Johnson previously served with the Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Joint Base Lewis McCord, Wash. as the Inspector-Instructor Sergeant Major.

From left: Sgt. Maj. Gerald A. Saunders, outgoing, and Col. Todd J. Oneto, Commander of the Headquarters and Service Battalion, welcomes Sgt. Maj. Thomas L. Johnson, incoming H&S Bn. sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony July 24, here. Johnson previously served with the Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Joint Base Lewis McCord, Wash. as the Inspector-Instructor Sergeant Major.

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A group of enlisted Marines form a battalion staff platoon during the relief and appointment ceremony for Headquarters and Service Battalion July 24, here.

A group of enlisted Marines form a battalion staff platoon during the relief and appointment ceremony for Headquarters and Service Battalion July 24, here.

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