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Jack Kelly, no. 1, makes touchdown during the fourth-quarter to get a lead for the Quantico High/Middle School over the Northhamton High School Oct. 23 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. This season the high school quarterback has completed 130-passing yards with one impressive 99-yard touchdown pass to teammate Caleb Hall.

Jack Kelly, no. 1, makes touchdown during the fourth-quarter to get a lead for the Quantico High/Middle School over the Northhamton High School Oct. 23 at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. This season the high school quarterback has completed 130-passing yards with one impressive 99-yard touchdown pass to teammate Caleb Hall.

Photo by Ida Irby

The ruby Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.

The ruby Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.

Photo by Sgt. Justin Boling

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, prepares the starting pistol to initiate the Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2015. Over 30,000 runners participated in the 26.2 mile, 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, prepares the starting pistol to initiate the Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2015. Over 30,000 runners participated in the 26.2 mile, 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

Nearly 3,600 Children ages 5-12 years old participate in the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Kids Run at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 24, 2015. The MCM Kids Run is part of the MCM's goal to "start kids on a path to exercise and good health." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Andrianna J. Daly /Released)

Nearly 3,600 Children ages 5-12 years old participate in the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Kids Run at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 24, 2015. The MCM Kids Run is part of the MCM's goal to "start kids on a path to exercise and good health." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Andrianna J. Daly /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrianna Daly

Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of Training and Education Command, shakes hands with Sgt. Tamari O'Meally, TECOM NCO of the Quarter runner-up, at the all-hands meeting on Oct. 22.

Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of Training and Education Command, shakes hands with Sgt. Tamari O'Meally, TECOM NCO of the Quarter runner-up, at the all-hands meeting on Oct. 22.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Major Solon McGill, 1st Civil Affairs Group, activates the Marine Civil Information Management System Oct. 15 during the Civil Affairs course at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School which is aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The system will help civil affairs Marines to share information from the field in real time.

Major Solon McGill, 1st Civil Affairs Group, activates the Marine Civil Information Management System Oct. 15 during the Civil Affairs course at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School which is aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The system will help civil affairs Marines to share information from the field in real time.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Shawn Eden, Quantico K-9 Unit, and his working dog Segal participate in an iron dog competition Oct. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Military working dogs and their handlers often collaborate with outside agencies to improve detection training and bite-work training.

Sgt. Shawn Eden, Quantico K-9 Unit, and his working dog Segal participate in an iron dog competition Oct. 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Military working dogs and their handlers often collaborate with outside agencies to improve detection training and bite-work training.

Photo by Ida Irby

Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7.

Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7.

Photo by courtesy of the traffic division

The Civilian Length of Service and Civilians of the Quarter Award Ceremonies were held at The Clubs at Quantico Oct. 22. Base commander Col. Joseph Murray, recognized Kathie Publicover, 35 years of service, June Flowers, 25 years of service, Valerie Gaskin, 20 years of service, Timothy Foltz, 5 years of service, Kathy Dodson, 25 years of service, Tanya Alexander, 10 years of service, Susan Perry, 15 years of service, Monica Tait, 20 years of service, Allan Mitchell, Junior Civilian of the Quarter, Stephanie Thomas, 15 years of service, Monica Curley, 15 years of service, and Kimberly Gale, 15 years of service, with the help of base sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders Jr., Brian Ventura was awarded Senior Civilian of the Quarter, although he was unable to attend the ceremony.

Each year civilians impact the success of military operations. The Civilian Length of Service Award recognizes dedicated civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. A senior and junior civilian of the quarter is recognized by a board of senior Quantico staff members for their immeasurable impact on base. The ceremony for fourth quarter awardees is scheduled for December, where the civilian of the year will be recognized in addition to the quarterly winner.

The Civilian Length of Service and Civilians of the Quarter Award Ceremonies were held at The Clubs at Quantico Oct. 22. Base commander Col. Joseph Murray, recognized Kathie Publicover, 35 years of service, June Flowers, 25 years of service, Valerie Gaskin, 20 years of service, Timothy Foltz, 5 years of service, Kathy Dodson, 25 years of service, Tanya Alexander, 10 years of service, Susan Perry, 15 years of service, Monica Tait, 20 years of service, Allan Mitchell, Junior Civilian of the Quarter, Stephanie Thomas, 15 years of service, Monica Curley, 15 years of service, and Kimberly Gale, 15 years of service, with the help of base sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders Jr., Brian Ventura was awarded Senior Civilian of the Quarter, although he was unable to attend the ceremony. Each year civilians impact the success of military operations. The Civilian Length of Service Award recognizes dedicated civilians aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. A senior and junior civilian of the quarter is recognized by a board of senior Quantico staff members for their immeasurable impact on base. The ceremony for fourth quarter awardees is scheduled for December, where the civilian of the year will be recognized in addition to the quarterly winner.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marine Corps Base Quantico Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders addresses Fox Company at The Basic School on Oct. 19. The Marines were being briefed on their role in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders addresses Fox Company at The Basic School on Oct. 19. The Marines were being briefed on their role in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

2015 Marine Corps Marathon route map

2015 Marine Corps Marathon route map

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Spectators cheer on runners at the 39th Marine Corps Marathon.

Spectators cheer on runners at the 39th Marine Corps Marathon.

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Sgt. Deanna Cohen, Sgt. Christopher Bustamante, Cpl. Elizabeth Maywalt and Cpl. Skye Davis, all of whom are stationed at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., motivate two participants in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Saturday. Nearly 3,600 children ages 5-12 paraticipated in the one-mile run held in the Pentagon’s parking lot.

Sgt. Deanna Cohen, Sgt. Christopher Bustamante, Cpl. Elizabeth Maywalt and Cpl. Skye Davis, all of whom are stationed at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., motivate two participants in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Saturday. Nearly 3,600 children ages 5-12 paraticipated in the one-mile run held in the Pentagon’s parking lot.

Photo by Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon

John Warner (left) and Louis Buttell (right) talk during their tour of the Warner Center at Marine Corps University on Oct. 16. The two were classmates in the first Special Basic Class of 1950, which held its final reunion at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 15-16.

John Warner (left) and Louis Buttell (right) talk during their tour of the Warner Center at Marine Corps University on Oct. 16. The two were classmates in the first Special Basic Class of 1950, which held its final reunion at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 15-16.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

The first Special Basic Class of 1950 gathers in front of the Warner Center at Marine Corps University on Oct. 16. The group held its final reunion at Marine Corps Base Quantico Oct. 15-16.

The first Special Basic Class of 1950 gathers in front of the Warner Center at Marine Corps University on Oct. 16. The group held its final reunion at Marine Corps Base Quantico Oct. 15-16.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marine Corps Base Quantico commander, Col. Joseph Murray, shakes hands with 2nd Lt. Talia Bastien, the CFC representative for the base, at the Public Pledge Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Oct. 15.

Marine Corps Base Quantico commander, Col. Joseph Murray, shakes hands with 2nd Lt. Talia Bastien, the CFC representative for the base, at the Public Pledge Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Oct. 15.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Sgt. Chris Roberts, Finance, views submissions to the Clothesline Project in the Family Advocacy Program offices aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 14.

Sgt. Chris Roberts, Finance, views submissions to the Clothesline Project in the Family Advocacy Program offices aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 14.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Messages written by Marines from Embassy Security Group on a shirt for the Clothesline Project, which addresses the issue of violence against women. The shirt was displayed with 15 others in the Family Advocacy Program's offices in Little Hall on Oct. 14.

Messages written by Marines from Embassy Security Group on a shirt for the Clothesline Project, which addresses the issue of violence against women. The shirt was displayed with 15 others in the Family Advocacy Program's offices in Little Hall on Oct. 14.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Caden Wilhelmsen, a military child attending Quantico High School, attends a financial aid class during a Pathway to College half-day workshop at Quantico Education Center, Oct. 17.

Caden Wilhelmsen, a military child attending Quantico High School, attends a financial aid class during a Pathway to College half-day workshop at Quantico Education Center, Oct. 17.

Photo by Ida Irby

From left: Dr. Kathy Bihr, Denisse Jover, Thomas Hailu, Tiger Woods Foundation Program staff, Tammy Smith, Chris Lamb, both Quantico School Liaisons, Cristina Fernandez, Eric Moore, and Mark McGlone, Tiger Woods Foundation Program staff, organize the Pathway to College seminar at Clubs of Quantico, Oct.17. Classes were held at the Quantico Education Center. The event was open to students in grades 9-12 whose parents are active duty or retired servicemembers.

From left: Dr. Kathy Bihr, Denisse Jover, Thomas Hailu, Tiger Woods Foundation Program staff, Tammy Smith, Chris Lamb, both Quantico School Liaisons, Cristina Fernandez, Eric Moore, and Mark McGlone, Tiger Woods Foundation Program staff, organize the Pathway to College seminar at Clubs of Quantico, Oct.17. Classes were held at the Quantico Education Center. The event was open to students in grades 9-12 whose parents are active duty or retired servicemembers.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marine Corps Base Quantico