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Five of the six surviving veterans of World War II's "Forgotten Battalion," as the artillerymen of H&S, G, H, and I batteries, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marines and the 2nd 155 Howitzer Battalion were collectively known, gathered at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a reunion Aug. 25. Left to right: Mike Arrand, Earl Lance, Arnold Meads (the oldest at 96), Pat Patrick (the youngest at 91) and Jim Lieberknecht.

Five of the six surviving veterans of World War II's "Forgotten Battalion," as the artillerymen of H&S, G, H, and I batteries, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marines and the 2nd 155 Howitzer Battalion were collectively known, gathered at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a reunion Aug. 25. Left to right: Mike Arrand, Earl Lance, Arnold Meads (the oldest at 96), Pat Patrick (the youngest at 91) and Jim Lieberknecht.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

World War II Marine veteran Arnold Meads, 96, greets a 9-year-old fan at the National Museum of the Marine Corps Aug. 25.

World War II Marine veteran Arnold Meads, 96, greets a 9-year-old fan at the National Museum of the Marine Corps Aug. 25.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

World War II veterans Ear Lance, Pat Patrick, and Mike Arrand examine an artillery round fired by their battalion, the 2nd 155 Howtizer Battalion, during the Guadalcanal campaign in 1942.

World War II veterans Ear Lance, Pat Patrick, and Mike Arrand examine an artillery round fired by their battalion, the 2nd 155 Howtizer Battalion, during the Guadalcanal campaign in 1942.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Teachers work together as teams to turn a tarp over without talking or allowing their feet to touch the ground, symbolizing the difficulties military children and spouses encounter when trying to integrate into a new community at a new duty station. This exercise was part of the "PCS Challenge," which was led by MCBQ and Fort Belvoir school liaisons to give educators an idea of what their military students go through when they move. This training was held Aug. 24 at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County.

Teachers work together as teams to turn a tarp over without talking or allowing their feet to touch the ground, symbolizing the difficulties military children and spouses encounter when trying to integrate into a new community at a new duty station. This exercise was part of the "PCS Challenge," which was led by MCBQ and Fort Belvoir school liaisons to give educators an idea of what their military students go through when they move. This training was held Aug. 24 at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Teachers at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County use skis to role-play moving as a family to a new duty station, stopping to visit family along the way. The exercise was part of the "PCS Challenge," in which teachers were given a chance to experience what their military students experience moving with their families. The training was held Aug. 24 and led by school liaisons from Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Belvoir.

Teachers at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County use skis to role-play moving as a family to a new duty station, stopping to visit family along the way. The exercise was part of the "PCS Challenge," in which teachers were given a chance to experience what their military students experience moving with their families. The training was held Aug. 24 and led by school liaisons from Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Belvoir.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Teachers at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County sort their personal belongings into "advanced shipment," "household goods," and "hand carry" piles as part of an exercise in which they role-played military families being transferred to new duty stations. "The PCS Challenge" was facilitated by MCBQ and Fort Belvoir school liaisons Aug. 24.

Teachers at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County sort their personal belongings into "advanced shipment," "household goods," and "hand carry" piles as part of an exercise in which they role-played military families being transferred to new duty stations. "The PCS Challenge" was facilitated by MCBQ and Fort Belvoir school liaisons Aug. 24.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marine Corps Base Quantico School Liaison Chris Lamb hands out family member assignments to teachers at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County Aug. 24. The teachers were participating in a "PCS Challenge" facilitated by the MCBQ and Fort Belvoir school liaisons in order to better understand what military children experience moving from duty station to duty station. Each group of teachers role-played a military family being assigned to a new post.

Marine Corps Base Quantico School Liaison Chris Lamb hands out family member assignments to teachers at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Prince William County Aug. 24. The teachers were participating in a "PCS Challenge" facilitated by the MCBQ and Fort Belvoir school liaisons in order to better understand what military children experience moving from duty station to duty station. Each group of teachers role-played a military family being assigned to a new post.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Army veteran James Hansen, left, watches the wind direction as Navy veteran and Valhalla sailing instructor Frank Briguglio surveys the skills of his new recruits during the Valhalla Sailing Project’s inaugural clinic to teach former military members the fundamentals of sailing and racing on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Marine Corps veteran Hector Cardona is at the tiller, and Marine Corps veteran Mike Wilson is adjusting the jib.

Army veteran James Hansen, left, watches the wind direction as Navy veteran and Valhalla sailing instructor Frank Briguglio surveys the skills of his new recruits during the Valhalla Sailing Project’s inaugural clinic to teach former military members the fundamentals of sailing and racing on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Marine Corps veteran Hector Cardona is at the tiller, and Marine Corps veteran Mike Wilson is adjusting the jib.

Photo by Terri Moon Cronk

Staff Sgt. Kimberly Taylor, Michael Hancock, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Carlile Page are all recipients of charities which make up the Combined Federal Campaign.

Staff Sgt. Kimberly Taylor, Michael Hancock, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Carlile Page are all recipients of charities which make up the Combined Federal Campaign.

Photo by Valerie O’Berry

Staff Sgt. Tim Hucal stands with Lt.Gen. Jeff Oster, USMC (Ret.) as they speak to the question, “Is there more to life than this?” at the Spring 2016 Alpha on Quantico welcome dinner.

Staff Sgt. Tim Hucal stands with Lt.Gen. Jeff Oster, USMC (Ret.) as they speak to the question, “Is there more to life than this?” at the Spring 2016 Alpha on Quantico welcome dinner.

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Alpha Course participants from Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Stafford, Virginia, and Alpha on Quantico gather for worship at “The Weekend” retreat outside of Richmond, Virginia, during the Spring 2016 Alpha Course. The Weekend is a time focusing on relationship development within your groups and connection with the Holy Spirit.

Alpha Course participants from Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Stafford, Virginia, and Alpha on Quantico gather for worship at “The Weekend” retreat outside of Richmond, Virginia, during the Spring 2016 Alpha Course. The Weekend is a time focusing on relationship development within your groups and connection with the Holy Spirit.

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The Polanco's older daughter cuddles her plush Whatif Monster. Milly Polanco held a fundraiser this past April to purchase sets of the plush monster and its accompanying book, "Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster," for children working with the FOCUS team aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Photo courtesy Milly Polanco.

The Polanco's older daughter cuddles her plush Whatif Monster. Milly Polanco held a fundraiser this past April to purchase sets of the plush monster and its accompanying book, "Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster," for children working with the FOCUS team aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Photo courtesy Milly Polanco.

Photo by Milly Polanco

The image is from the August 25, 2016, edition of the Quantico Sentry. This issue addresses fitness of body, mind, spirit as well as emotional and financial well-being.

The image is from the August 25, 2016, edition of the Quantico Sentry. This issue addresses fitness of body, mind, spirit as well as emotional and financial well-being.

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Firefighter Thomas Seablom, a nine year veteran with MCB Quantico Fire and Emergency Services, helped rescue an 83-year old participant in the Quantico Triathlon on August 20, 2016.

Firefighter Thomas Seablom, a nine year veteran with MCB Quantico Fire and Emergency Services, helped rescue an 83-year old participant in the Quantico Triathlon on August 20, 2016.

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Sergeant Steven Denton, a nine year veteran with MCB Quantico Fire and Emergency Services, helped rescue an 83-year old participant in the Quantico Triathlon on August 20, 2016.

Sergeant Steven Denton, a nine year veteran with MCB Quantico Fire and Emergency Services, helped rescue an 83-year old participant in the Quantico Triathlon on August 20, 2016.

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Quantico Tri and 12K athletes participate in opening ceremonies aboard Quantico on race day, Aug. 20.

Quantico Tri and 12K athletes participate in opening ceremonies aboard Quantico on race day, Aug. 20.

Photo by Courtesy Marine Corps Marathon

Athletes complete the first leg of the Quantico Tri, the 750M swim.

Athletes complete the first leg of the Quantico Tri, the 750M swim.

Photo by Courtesy of Marine Corps Marathon

Quantico Tri athletes begin the second leg of the race, the 20K bike ride.

Quantico Tri athletes begin the second leg of the race, the 20K bike ride.

Photo by Courtesy of Marine Corps Marathon

All-Marine Runner Maj. Richard Jennings of Quantico is the first to cross the 12K finish line with a time or 44:27.

All-Marine Runner Maj. Richard Jennings of Quantico is the first to cross the 12K finish line with a time or 44:27.

Photo by Courtesy of Marine Corps Marathon

U.S. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) host the Intrumural Basketball All Star Game and Three Point Contest at Barbers Gym, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 5, 2016. Players selected from their respected teams come and play togther for one last time this season.

U.S. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) host the Intrumural Basketball All Star Game and Three Point Contest at Barbers Gym, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 5, 2016. Players selected from their respected teams come and play togther for one last time this season.

Photo by Pfc. Cristian L. Ricardo

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