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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

Cpl. Jonathan Figueroa, Marine Corps Ceremonial Platoon detail commander, and Kelly Figueroa bring their two-year-old and one-year-old to the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall Dec. 6.

Cpl. Jonathan Figueroa, Marine Corps Ceremonial Platoon detail commander, and Kelly Figueroa bring their two-year-old and one-year-old to the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall Dec. 6.

Photo by Ida Irby

Three-year-old twins of Maj. Matthew Hill, Marine Corps University command and staff student and Katrin Hill meet Santa at the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall, Dec. 6. Children also took time to play in a bouncing house, climb into antique cars, create Christmas tree ornaments and dance to festive holiday music.

Three-year-old twins of Maj. Matthew Hill, Marine Corps University command and staff student and Katrin Hill meet Santa at the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall, Dec. 6. Children also took time to play in a bouncing house, climb into antique cars, create Christmas tree ornaments and dance to festive holiday music.

Photo by Ida Irby

A two-year-old military child visits Santa with his parents Cpl. Jay Gannaway, Marine Helicopter Squadron One personnel, and Rebecca Gannaway.

A two-year-old military child visits Santa with his parents Cpl. Jay Gannaway, Marine Helicopter Squadron One personnel, and Rebecca Gannaway.

Photo by Ida Irby

Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Sola and Nelly Sola pick a holiday tree with their five-year-old daughter Dec. 6 during the Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall. The trees were donated from the Glengary Tree Farm in Amissville, Virginia. This year’s tree lighting event included refreshments, children’s crafts and the appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Sola and Nelly Sola pick a holiday tree with their five-year-old daughter Dec. 6 during the Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall. The trees were donated from the Glengary Tree Farm in Amissville, Virginia. This year’s tree lighting event included refreshments, children’s crafts and the appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Photo by Ida Irby

Families are served hotdogs and warm pretzels during the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Dec. 6.

Families are served hotdogs and warm pretzels during the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Dec. 6.

Photo by Ida Irby

A military child attends the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall Dec. 6 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The 25-foot-tree was lit by Col. Joseph Murray, base commander.

A military child attends the Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall Dec. 6 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The 25-foot-tree was lit by Col. Joseph Murray, base commander.

Photo by Ida Irby

Santa Claus visits military families aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico during their Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall Dec. 6.

Santa Claus visits military families aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico during their Fifth Annual Base Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lejeune Hall Dec. 6.

Photo by Ida Irby

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