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Helena Rodgaard, now living in Burke, Virginia, served as a private in the British Army for four years and was part of the Army Territorial Service (ATS), the British Army Reserve.

Helena Rodgaard, now living in Burke, Virginia, served as a private in the British Army for four years and was part of the Army Territorial Service (ATS), the British Army Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Kemerly Espinoza

Frank served in the Navy from 1944–1946. He was stationed in the Pacific and served on the PA45/USS Henrico as an electronic technician during WWII.

Frank served in the Navy from 1944–1946. He was stationed in the Pacific and served on the PA45/USS Henrico as an electronic technician during WWII.

Photo by Cpl. Kemerly Espinoza

Tom served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, as well as in the Air Force, from which he retired as a chief master sergeant. He began his military career at Mitchel Field, where he had basic training. He then transferred to Illinois for tech school and traveled overseas to England.

Tom served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, as well as in the Air Force, from which he retired as a chief master sergeant. He began his military career at Mitchel Field, where he had basic training. He then transferred to Illinois for tech school and traveled overseas to England.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Frank served in the Navy from 1944–1946. He was stationed in the Pacific and served on the PA45/USS Henrico as an electronic technician during WWII.

Frank served in the Navy from 1944–1946. He was stationed in the Pacific and served on the PA45/USS Henrico as an electronic technician during WWII.

Photo by Cpl. Kemerly Espinoza

Frank served in the Navy from 1944–1946. He was stationed in the Pacific and served on the PA45/USS Henrico as an electronic technician during WWII.

Frank served in the Navy from 1944–1946. He was stationed in the Pacific and served on the PA45/USS Henrico as an electronic technician during WWII.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Kanchana, from Nepal, Saima, from Pakistan, and Namrata, from India--all spouses of foreign officers attending Marine Corps University--pose for a selfie at the Civilian Military Council evening social for the fourth quarter on Dec. 10 in Woodbridge, Va.

Kanchana, from Nepal, Saima, from Pakistan, and Namrata, from India--all spouses of foreign officers attending Marine Corps University--pose for a selfie at the Civilian Military Council evening social for the fourth quarter on Dec. 10 in Woodbridge, Va.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Capt. Vasil Sisauri, from Georgia, Maj. Faris Wajdi, from Malaysia, and Muhammad, 4, also from Malaysia, at the Civilian Military Council evening social on Dec. 10.

Capt. Vasil Sisauri, from Georgia, Maj. Faris Wajdi, from Malaysia, and Muhammad, 4, also from Malaysia, at the Civilian Military Council evening social on Dec. 10.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Andres Ruic, a Mexican officer attending Marine Corps University, poses with his wife Susette at the Civilian Military Council evening social on Dec. 10.

Andres Ruic, a Mexican officer attending Marine Corps University, poses with his wife Susette at the Civilian Military Council evening social on Dec. 10.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Security Battalion of Marine Corps Base Quantico conducts numerous exercises to implement safety, best practices, situation readiness and maximum capability to meet any challenge in its mission to secure the installation. The ability to counter any threat or breach to Quantico's daily operations/purpose is constantly maintained through routine and thorough training measures.

Security Battalion of Marine Corps Base Quantico conducts numerous exercises to implement safety, best practices, situation readiness and maximum capability to meet any challenge in its mission to secure the installation. The ability to counter any threat or breach to Quantico's daily operations/purpose is constantly maintained through routine and thorough training measures.

Photo by Lance Corporal Elisha Peake

Participant at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery Dec. 12 in Triangle, Virginia.

Participant at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery Dec. 12 in Triangle, Virginia.

Photo by Ida Irby

Teri Reece, Blue Star Mothers president, Rhonda Kuebler, Blue Star Mothers member, and Sharon Kendall, Blue Star Mothers member, participate in the annual Wreaths Across America Dec. 12 at Quantico Netional Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia. After seven years, the group continues to support veterans and their families at this annual Wreaths Across America event. In addition to the wreaths, the members raised funds to send approximately 400 care packages to deployed troops overseas during the holidays.

Teri Reece, Blue Star Mothers president, Rhonda Kuebler, Blue Star Mothers member, and Sharon Kendall, Blue Star Mothers member, participate in the annual Wreaths Across America Dec. 12 at Quantico Netional Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia. After seven years, the group continues to support veterans and their families at this annual Wreaths Across America event. In addition to the wreaths, the members raised funds to send approximately 400 care packages to deployed troops overseas during the holidays.

Photo by Ida Irby

Participants arrive at the Wreaths Across America at Quantico National Cemetery Dec. 12 in Triangle, Virginia.

Participants arrive at the Wreaths Across America at Quantico National Cemetery Dec. 12 in Triangle, Virginia.

Photo by Ida Irby

The annual Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia, is held in unity with national cemeteries nationwide Dec. 12 to honor the military and their families who have served and are serving in the Department of Defense. Members of the community can support the wreath clean-up Feb. 6.

The annual Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia, is held in unity with national cemeteries nationwide Dec. 12 to honor the military and their families who have served and are serving in the Department of Defense. Members of the community can support the wreath clean-up Feb. 6.

Photo by Ida Irby

Master Sgt. Dan Jackson, Marine Corps Community Service senior enlisted advisor, meets Carl Bratton, USAA military affairs representative, during the Salute the Service Tour aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted by USSA, the Military Sponsor of the NFL. Servicemembers and their families had the unique opportunity to see this year’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Master Sgt. Dan Jackson, Marine Corps Community Service senior enlisted advisor, meets Carl Bratton, USAA military affairs representative, during the Salute the Service Tour aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted by USSA, the Military Sponsor of the NFL. Servicemembers and their families had the unique opportunity to see this year’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Scott Sensanbaugner, geospatial analyst with the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, registers to win tickets from local NFL franchises Nov. 23 at the Salute to Service Tour aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted by USSA, the Military Sponsor of the NFL.

Sgt. Scott Sensanbaugner, geospatial analyst with the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, registers to win tickets from local NFL franchises Nov. 23 at the Salute to Service Tour aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted by USSA, the Military Sponsor of the NFL.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marines and their families visit the Salute to Service Tour Nov. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted by USSA, the Military Sponsor of the NFL. Servicemembers and their families had the unique opportunity to see this year’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Marines and their families visit the Salute to Service Tour Nov. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted by USSA, the Military Sponsor of the NFL. Servicemembers and their families had the unique opportunity to see this year’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Photo by Ida Irby

On Dec. 7, attendees of the Quantico Garden Club’s 27th annual Christmas homes tour were welcomed to snoop through seven officers’ homes aboard Quantico, all festively decorated.

On Dec. 7, attendees of the Quantico Garden Club’s 27th annual Christmas homes tour were welcomed to snoop through seven officers’ homes aboard Quantico, all festively decorated.

Photo by Ida Irby

On Dec. 7, attendees of the Quantico Garden Club’s 27th annual Christmas homes tour were welcomed to snoop through seven officers’ homes aboard Quantico, all festively decorated.

On Dec. 7, attendees of the Quantico Garden Club’s 27th annual Christmas homes tour were welcomed to snoop through seven officers’ homes aboard Quantico, all festively decorated.

Photo by Ida Irby

On Dec. 7, attendees of the Quantico Garden Club’s 27th annual Christmas homes tour were welcomed to snoop through seven officers’ homes aboard Quantico, all festively decorated.

On Dec. 7, attendees of the Quantico Garden Club’s 27th annual Christmas homes tour were welcomed to snoop through seven officers’ homes aboard Quantico, all festively decorated.

Photo by Ida Irby

Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico educates military personnel and their family members on the dangers of illegal alcohol abuse.

Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico educates military personnel and their family members on the dangers of illegal alcohol abuse.

Photo by Sgt. Rebekka Heite

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