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A Marine from Quantico’s Security Augmentation Force practices clearing rooms during active shooter training on Nov. 17.

A Marine from Quantico’s Security Augmentation Force practices clearing rooms during active shooter training on Nov. 17.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A Marine and a military police officer seek out an active trainer on the third deck of a building during a training exercise held on Nov. 17.

A Marine and a military police officer seek out an active trainer on the third deck of a building during a training exercise held on Nov. 17.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A working dog and his handler conduct a security check on a vehicle.

A working dog and his handler conduct a security check on a vehicle.

Photo by Ida Irby

A canine handler and working dog with the Quantico Canine Unit provide security checks at the back gate.

A canine handler and working dog with the Quantico Canine Unit provide security checks at the back gate.

Photo by Ida Irby

A blue Simunition cartridge to be used during Security Battalion’s active shooter training on Nov. 17. The cartridge will mark its target with blue ink.

A blue Simunition cartridge to be used during Security Battalion’s active shooter training on Nov. 17. The cartridge will mark its target with blue ink.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Capt. Vincent Olivera, left, and his five children attend the Turkey Trot 10K hosted by Marine Corps Marathon Nov. 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Capt. Vincent Olivera, left, and his five children attend the Turkey Trot 10K hosted by Marine Corps Marathon Nov. 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Ella Pizoli and Kiersten Esser, natives of Stafford, Va., attend the Turkey Trot 10K hosted by Marine Corps Marathon Nov. 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Ella Pizoli and Kiersten Esser, natives of Stafford, Va., attend the Turkey Trot 10K hosted by Marine Corps Marathon Nov. 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

A child completes the one-mile fun run at the Turkey Trot 10K.

A child completes the one-mile fun run at the Turkey Trot 10K.

Photo by Ida Irby

Jolene Mancini, occupational audiologist at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, speak to Cpl. Randell Alexander, left, and Sgt. Oscar Portillo during their post-deployment health assessment, Nov. 20. Both Marines are Marine Corps security guards.

Jolene Mancini, occupational audiologist at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, speak to Cpl. Randell Alexander, left, and Sgt. Oscar Portillo during their post-deployment health assessment, Nov. 20. Both Marines are Marine Corps security guards.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Oscar Portillo, Marine Corps security guard, visits the hearing test booth operated by Mike Rodriguez, Naval Health Clinic Quantico audiology technician, Nov. 20, during his post-deployment health assessment. Portillo recently redeployed from Rabat, Moracco.

Sgt. Oscar Portillo, Marine Corps security guard, visits the hearing test booth operated by Mike Rodriguez, Naval Health Clinic Quantico audiology technician, Nov. 20, during his post-deployment health assessment. Portillo recently redeployed from Rabat, Moracco.

Photo by Ida Irby

Captain Ericka Johnson, Legal Service Support Section defense attorney, conducts egress training at the Quantico Reserve Support Unit High Mobility-Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HUMMWV) Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) Nov. 20 to practice rollover training. The repetitive training exercise duplicates the effort required to exit an inverted vehicle.

Captain Ericka Johnson, Legal Service Support Section defense attorney, conducts egress training at the Quantico Reserve Support Unit High Mobility-Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HUMMWV) Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) Nov. 20 to practice rollover training. The repetitive training exercise duplicates the effort required to exit an inverted vehicle.

Photo by Ida Irby

Students at Quantico Middle/High School learn about the consequences of tobacco use Nov. 18 during national American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout week. The base health initiative is dedicated to help reduce medical costs, enhancing medical readiness and providing educational services.

Students at Quantico Middle/High School learn about the consequences of tobacco use Nov. 18 during national American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout week. The base health initiative is dedicated to help reduce medical costs, enhancing medical readiness and providing educational services.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marines provide security at the back gate of Marine Corps Base Quantico. The base will soon implement new system called RAPIDGate to improve the ability of military police officers to verify who is coming aboard the installation.

Marines provide security at the back gate of Marine Corps Base Quantico. The base will soon implement new system called RAPIDGate to improve the ability of military police officers to verify who is coming aboard the installation.

Photo by Ida Irby

The Officer Candidate School celebrates 75 years operation

The Officer Candidate School celebrates 75 years operation

Photo by Marine Corps file photo

Officer Candidate School on Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates 75 years

Officer Candidate School on Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates 75 years

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis

Officer Candidate School on Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates 75 years

Officer Candidate School on Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates 75 years

Photo by Marine Corps file photo

Candidates and staff of Companies L and I from the Officer Candidates School participate in a motivational run just after dawn Aug. 15, 2014 through Marine Corps Base Quantico as friends and families gathered along the route to cheer on their candidates. Family day orientation and lunch followed the run. Graduation ceremonies were held Aug. 16, 2014 on the OCS parade deck. (Photo by David M. White/released.)

Candidates and staff of Companies L and I from the Officer Candidates School participate in a motivational run just after dawn Aug. 15, 2014 through Marine Corps Base Quantico as friends and families gathered along the route to cheer on their candidates. Family day orientation and lunch followed the run. Graduation ceremonies were held Aug. 16, 2014 on the OCS parade deck. (Photo by David M. White/released.)

Photo by David M. White

Officer Candidate School at MCBQ celebrates 75 years of operation

Officer Candidate School at MCBQ celebrates 75 years of operation

Photo by Marine Corps file photo

Officer Candidate School at MCBQ celebrates 75 years of operation

Officer Candidate School at MCBQ celebrates 75 years of operation

Photo by Marine Corps file photo

Officer Candidate School at MCBQ celebrates 75 years of operation

Officer Candidate School at MCBQ celebrates 75 years of operation

Photo by Marine Corps file photo

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