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This partial image of a full absente ballot accompanies an article on absentee voting in the July 28, 2016 edition of the Quantico Sentry

This partial image of a full absente ballot accompanies an article on absentee voting in the July 28, 2016 edition of the Quantico Sentry

Photo by Courtesy of fvap.gov

3D computer rendering of Stafford Armed Services Memorial

3D computer rendering of Stafford Armed Services Memorial

Photo by Kline Memorial/PUSH Studio

A sign sits on the future site of the Stafford Armed Services Memorial near the Government Center on Courthouse Road.

A sign sits on the future site of the Stafford Armed Services Memorial near the Government Center on Courthouse Road.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Bill Miller, director of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), and Brig. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, director of the Strategy and Plans Division for Plans, Policies and Procedures, exchange ceremonial rudae at a celebration of the centennial of the DSS and 70th anniversary of the Marine Security Guard program, June 29 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. While the MSG program has only formally existed for 70 years, Marines have been guarding U.S. diplomatic interests since the early years of the country.

Bill Miller, director of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), and Brig. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, director of the Strategy and Plans Division for Plans, Policies and Procedures, exchange ceremonial rudae at a celebration of the centennial of the DSS and 70th anniversary of the Marine Security Guard program, June 29 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. While the MSG program has only formally existed for 70 years, Marines have been guarding U.S. diplomatic interests since the early years of the country.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A table for what Military Personnel can and cannot do during political/election season.

A table for what Military Personnel can and cannot do during political/election season.

Photo by Courtesy File

A table of election season do's and don'ts for Civilian Personnel

A table of election season do's and don'ts for Civilian Personnel

Photo by Courtesy File

Kristopher Battles, a veteran Marine combat artist, works on the painting he was commissioned to paint for the Centennial celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in his Spotsylvania, Va. studio July 18.

Kristopher Battles, a veteran Marine combat artist, works on the painting he was commissioned to paint for the Centennial celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in his Spotsylvania, Va. studio July 18.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Kristopher Battles, a veteran Marine combat artist, works on the painting he was commissioned to paint for the Centennial celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in his Spotsylvania, Va. studio July 18.

Kristopher Battles, a veteran Marine combat artist, works on the painting he was commissioned to paint for the Centennial celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in his Spotsylvania, Va. studio July 18.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

An employee of Facilities Maintenance Section Shop 71, which is in charge of maintaining roads and grounds aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, trims hedges in front of Newlin Hall on a black-flag weather condition day, July 7.

An employee of Facilities Maintenance Section Shop 71, which is in charge of maintaining roads and grounds aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, trims hedges in front of Newlin Hall on a black-flag weather condition day, July 7.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Official portrait of Sergeant Major Charles R. Williams, who assumed post as Marine Corps Base Quantico's new Sergeant Major on July 9, 2016.

Official portrait of Sergeant Major Charles R. Williams, who assumed post as Marine Corps Base Quantico's new Sergeant Major on July 9, 2016.

Photo by Combat Camera

Military children help Amy Watson, EFMP training, education, and outreach specialist, prepare a hurricane simulator at "All About Weather" on July 12.

Military children help Amy Watson, EFMP training, education, and outreach specialist, prepare a hurricane simulator at "All About Weather" on July 12.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Col. Joseph Murray, commander of Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico, and command Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams stand with John Kiersma, deputy director of the Business Performance Office, who received the Senior Civilian of the Quarter award for the second quarter of 2016 on July 13.

Col. Joseph Murray, commander of Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico, and command Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams stand with John Kiersma, deputy director of the Business Performance Office, who received the Senior Civilian of the Quarter award for the second quarter of 2016 on July 13.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micha Pierce

Silbert “Harrison” Grant (left), Substance Abuse Control Officer (SACO) for Headquarters and Service Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, and facilitator of the battalion’s weekly Men’s Group.

Silbert “Harrison” Grant (left), Substance Abuse Control Officer (SACO) for Headquarters and Service Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, and facilitator of the battalion’s weekly Men’s Group.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Participants in the Men’s Group, which started in 2012, is a place for Marines and civilian Marines to come together and talk about how to be better sons, husbands, and fathers.

Participants in the Men’s Group, which started in 2012, is a place for Marines and civilian Marines to come together and talk about how to be better sons, husbands, and fathers.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Standard OPSEC (operations security) poster distributed to offices and commands to remind troops/employees to remain mindful of information that could be revealed to adversaries.

Standard OPSEC (operations security) poster distributed to offices and commands to remind troops/employees to remain mindful of information that could be revealed to adversaries.

Photo by Courtesy Poster

Sergeant Major George Sanchez relinquishes his post with the Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) to Sergeant Major Marc Chabot in a ceremony held in the MCAF hangar on June 30, 2016.

Sergeant Major George Sanchez relinquishes his post with the Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) to Sergeant Major Marc Chabot in a ceremony held in the MCAF hangar on June 30, 2016.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Colonel William (Beau) McClane assumes command of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) from Colonel Drew Cukor in the exchange of the banner during the ceremony officiating the transfer of command.

Colonel William (Beau) McClane assumes command of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) from Colonel Drew Cukor in the exchange of the banner during the ceremony officiating the transfer of command.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Attendees and participants stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem at the change of command ceremony for MCIOC at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on June 30, 2016.

Attendees and participants stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem at the change of command ceremony for MCIOC at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on June 30, 2016.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Kaia shows how she is able to turn light switches off and on. Service dogs like Kaia are also able to carry bags, tug open doors and bump them closed, get objects out of the fridge, and go get help for their owners.

Kaia shows how she is able to turn light switches off and on. Service dogs like Kaia are also able to carry bags, tug open doors and bump them closed, get objects out of the fridge, and go get help for their owners.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Students from local high schools as well as current college students receive scholarships to continue their education from the Quantico Officers Spouses Organization (QOSO) at a reception aboard MCBQ recently.

Students from local high schools as well as current college students receive scholarships to continue their education from the Quantico Officers Spouses Organization (QOSO) at a reception aboard MCBQ recently.

Photo by Frances Seybold

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