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Second Lt. Mitchelle Warner is pinned by his parents Mary and Todd Warner following the commissioning ceremony for Officer Candidate Class 221 at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on March 26. The Warner family traveled from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in order to attend the ceremony.

Second Lt. Mitchelle Warner is pinned by his parents Mary and Todd Warner following the commissioning ceremony for Officer Candidate Class 221 at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on March 26. The Warner family traveled from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in order to attend the ceremony.

Photo by Ida Irby

The leadership of Officer Candidates School and special guests attend a commissioning ceremony for Officer Candidate Class 221 at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on March 26. The group takes the next step in their journey to be leaders of the Marine Corps. Leaders screen candidates for leadership requirements essential for commissioning as an officer.

The leadership of Officer Candidates School and special guests attend a commissioning ceremony for Officer Candidate Class 221 at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on March 26. The group takes the next step in their journey to be leaders of the Marine Corps. Leaders screen candidates for leadership requirements essential for commissioning as an officer.

Photo by Ida Irby

William Jordan receives an American flag from retired Brig. Gen. Leif Hendrickson during his retirement ceremony March 25 at The Clubs of Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Jacksonville, North Carolina native retired March 24 after 55 years at the Mainside Central Barbershop.

William Jordan receives an American flag from retired Brig. Gen. Leif Hendrickson during his retirement ceremony March 25 at The Clubs of Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Jacksonville, North Carolina native retired March 24 after 55 years at the Mainside Central Barbershop.

Photo by Ida Irby

Quantico Outdoor Adventures on Russell Road, next to the Quantico Game Check Station, rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards at discounted rates to Marines and their families. Quantico Outdoor Adventures, which is operated by Marine Corps Community Services, had its soft opening Mar. 17.

Quantico Outdoor Adventures on Russell Road, next to the Quantico Game Check Station, rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards at discounted rates to Marines and their families. Quantico Outdoor Adventures, which is operated by Marine Corps Community Services, had its soft opening Mar. 17.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

graphic of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society logo

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Members of the Aquia Evening Lions Club attend a monthly meeting at the Aquia Harbor Country Club March 25. The group is dedicated to community support. Their contributions include vision and hearing screenings at Stafford County schools.

Members of the Aquia Evening Lions Club attend a monthly meeting at the Aquia Harbor Country Club March 25. The group is dedicated to community support. Their contributions include vision and hearing screenings at Stafford County schools.

Photo by Ida Irby

Members of the Aquia Evening Lions Club attend a monthly meeting at the Aquia Harbor Country Club March 25. The group is dedicated to community support. Their contributions include vision and hearing screenings at Stafford County schools.

Members of the Aquia Evening Lions Club attend a monthly meeting at the Aquia Harbor Country Club March 25. The group is dedicated to community support. Their contributions include vision and hearing screenings at Stafford County schools.

Photo by Ida Irby

Carol Byers, president of the Aquia Evening Lions Club, Lt. Talia Bastien, Headquarters and Service Battalion manpower officer, during a dinner at the Aquia Harbor Country Club March 25.

Carol Byers, president of the Aquia Evening Lions Club, Lt. Talia Bastien, Headquarters and Service Battalion manpower officer, during a dinner at the Aquia Harbor Country Club March 25.

Photo by Ida Irby

Barbara Craig, counselor with Armed Forces Center for Child Protection, left, receives a certificate for her participation in the Building Bridges behavior health speaker’s series March 17 at the Gray Research Center. The one-day conference combined military and community leaders in the behavior health community.

Barbara Craig, counselor with Armed Forces Center for Child Protection, left, receives a certificate for her participation in the Building Bridges behavior health speaker’s series March 17 at the Gray Research Center. The one-day conference combined military and community leaders in the behavior health community.

Photo by Ida Irby

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., March 18. The run ended at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released) — with John M Karkovice.

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., March 18. The run ended at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released) — with John M Karkovice.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the National Mall in Washington D.C., March 18. The run completed at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Students enrolled in the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico visit the National Mall in Washington D.C., March 18. The run completed at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This customary run gives Marines an opportunity to connect with students and leaders at the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Andrew, 6 months, sits on the Easter bunny’s lap after the Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday at the Lincoln Military Housing office.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Andrew, 6 months, sits on the Easter bunny’s lap after the Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday at the Lincoln Military Housing office.

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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Brothers Parker, 2; Ashton, 3; and Colin, 2, look dapper in coordinated button downs and bowties during Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Brothers Parker, 2; Ashton, 3; and Colin, 2, look dapper in coordinated button downs and bowties during Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Photo by Eve A. Baker

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Base Quantico firefighter Adam Burton, of station 531, and his son Tucker, 8, take a quick break by a fire truck during the 2016 Easter Egg Hunt held at the Lincoln Military Housing office.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Base Quantico firefighter Adam Burton, of station 531, and his son Tucker, 8, take a quick break by a fire truck during the 2016 Easter Egg Hunt held at the Lincoln Military Housing office.

Photo by Photo by Eve A. Baker

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Zariya, 4, shows off her colorful handmade Easter hat during the annual Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Zariya, 4, shows off her colorful handmade Easter hat during the annual Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Photo by Eve A. Baker

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Miyana, 6, and Aila, 3, show off their Easter dresses as they wait for the Marine Corps Base Quantico Easter Egg Hunt to begin.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Miyana, 6, and Aila, 3, show off their Easter dresses as they wait for the Marine Corps Base Quantico Easter Egg Hunt to begin.

Photo by Photo by Eve A. Baker

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Braiden shows off his basket full of eggs during the 2016 Easter Egg Hunt aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Braiden shows off his basket full of eggs during the 2016 Easter Egg Hunt aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Photo by Eve A. Baker

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Captain America fans and brothers Anthony, 3, and Nicholas, 2, show off their Easter baskets during the Marine Corps Base Quantico Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday in the yard at the Lincoln Military Housing office.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Captain America fans and brothers Anthony, 3, and Nicholas, 2, show off their Easter baskets during the Marine Corps Base Quantico Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday in the yard at the Lincoln Military Housing office.

Photo by Photo by Eve A. Baker

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