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Attendees observe a firework display during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Attendees observe a firework display during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Attendees observe a firework display during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Attendees observe a firework display during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Attendees play catch during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Attendees play catch during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the 4th of July ceremony at the Richmond State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The band performed alongside the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, and the New Fellowship Gospel Choir to celebrate the 250th of the commonwealth of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Miranda C. DeKorte)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the 4th of July ceremony at the Richmond State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The band performed alongside the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, and the New Fellowship Gospel Choir to celebrate the 250th of the commonwealth of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Miranda C. DeKorte)

Photo by Sgt. Miranda DeKorte

Attendees play catch during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Bailey)

Attendees play catch during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Bailey)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Bailey

Attendees play cornhole during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Bailey)

Attendees play cornhole during the annual Marine Corps Base Quantico Independence Day Celebration at Lejeune Field on MCBQ, Virginia, July 4, 2024. The event included family friendly games, food trucks and vendors, and culminated with a firework show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Bailey)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Bailey

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Jenny Colegate, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, receives the colors from Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. The passing of the colors is a tradition that signifies the transferring of responsibilities from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming. Brooks relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Jenny Colegate, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, receives the colors from Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of MCBQ, during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. The passing of the colors is a tradition that signifies the transferring of responsibilities from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming. Brooks relinquished command to Colegate after serving as the commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, center, receives the colors during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. The passing of the colors is a tradition that signifies the transferring of responsibilities from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming. Col. Jenny Colegate relieved Brooks after serving as MCBQ as its commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, center, receives the colors during a change of command ceremony on MCBQ Virginia, July 2, 2024. The passing of the colors is a tradition that signifies the transferring of responsibilities from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming. Col. Jenny Colegate relieved Brooks after serving as MCBQ as its commander for almost three years. “I refer to Marine Corps Base Quantico as a village, and I do that on purpose,” Brooks said. “It’s not all about the capabilities, but those [people in Quantico] who involve themselves; they insert themselves in to what needs to be done in support of the village.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Mexico native and 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, has a discussion with attendees during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Marta Sullivan, director of the Marine Corps Association Engagement and Expositions, introduces panel members during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Marta Sullivan, director of the Marine Corps Association Engagement and Expositions, introduces panel members during the Mental Health Symposium at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The symposium aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and cope with what affects them from a mental health perspective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

This photo features the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

This photo features the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

This photo features the interior of the pharmacy service window at the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

This photo features the interior of the pharmacy service window at the Naval Heath Clinic Quantico, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Major changes to NHCQ pharmacy are underway as it prepares for renovations. Pharmacy customers will experience suspension of its services and discover a new approach to fill their medications as the pharmacy transitions to a new location by July 22nd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence Carter, native of Kalamazoo, Minnesota, stationed with 7th Transportation Brigade, fires at his target point during the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. This day covers matches 1-6 of the championship in which competitors shoot in different positions at varying distances away from their target to test their accuracy and precision at any length or circumstance. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence Carter, native of Kalamazoo, Minnesota, stationed with 7th Transportation Brigade, fires at his target point during the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. This day covers matches 1-6 of the championship in which competitors shoot in different positions at varying distances away from their target to test their accuracy and precision at any length or circumstance. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

Photo by Cpl. Keahi Sooman-Stanton

U.S. service members observe their target to focus on where to shoot during the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. This day covers matches 1-6 of the championship in which competitors shoot in different positions at varying distances away from their target to test their accuracy and precision at any length or circumstance. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

U.S. service members observe their target to focus on where to shoot during the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 26, 2024. This day covers matches 1-6 of the championship in which competitors shoot in different positions at varying distances away from their target to test their accuracy and precision at any length or circumstance. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

Photo by Cpl. Keahi Sooman-Stanton

A U.S. Marine military police officer redirects traffic while roads are blocked during a brush fire on Russell Road near Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 25, 2024. The brush fire started just outside of MCBQ due to the high temperatures and low humidity, and was quickly put out by the Quantico Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

A U.S. Marine military police officer redirects traffic while roads are blocked during a brush fire on Russell Road near Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 25, 2024. The brush fire started just outside of MCBQ due to the high temperatures and low humidity, and was quickly put out by the Quantico Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. service members prepare for in the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 24, 2024. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

U.S. service members prepare for in the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 24, 2024. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens

U.S. service members compete in the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 24, 2024. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

U.S. service members compete in the 63rd annual Interservice Rifle Competition, hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 24, 2024. The mission of the CMP is to promote marksmanship through firearms training and safety programs and competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens

A full moon rises over the Potomac River on Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 21, 2024. The moon, also known as the “strawberry moon”, occurs within a day after the summer solstice every 19 to 20 years making the event rare to observe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

A full moon rises over the Potomac River on Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 21, 2024. The moon, also known as the “strawberry moon”, occurs within a day after the summer solstice every 19 to 20 years making the event rare to observe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U. S. Marines and family members of Security Battalion attend a family day event at Lunga Park, Quantico, Virginia on June 14, 2024. The event hosted the unit’s Marines and family members to build unit cohesion and comradery through games, food and drinks, and other various resource vendors to promote healthy lifestyles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U. S. Marines and family members of Security Battalion attend a family day event at Lunga Park, Quantico, Virginia on June 14, 2024. The event hosted the unit’s Marines and family members to build unit cohesion and comradery through games, food and drinks, and other various resource vendors to promote healthy lifestyles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

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