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Officer Candidates test their courage, commitment and motivation as they navigate through the infamous Quigley water obstacle course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. The Quigley consists of a long canal with barbed wire and three 4-foot cement culverts submerged in swampy, snake-infested water that candidates must swim through as a part of the OCS training program.

Officer Candidates test their courage, commitment and motivation as they navigate through the infamous Quigley water obstacle course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. The Quigley consists of a long canal with barbed wire and three 4-foot cement culverts submerged in swampy, snake-infested water that candidates must swim through as a part of the OCS training program.

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An Officer Candidate tests his courage, commitment and motivation as they navigate through the infamous Quigley water obstacle course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. The Quigley consists of a long canal with barbed wire and three 4-foot cement culverts submerged in swampy, snake-infested water that candidates must swim through as a part of the OCS training program.

An Officer Candidate tests his courage, commitment and motivation as they navigate through the infamous Quigley water obstacle course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. The Quigley consists of a long canal with barbed wire and three 4-foot cement culverts submerged in swampy, snake-infested water that candidates must swim through as a part of the OCS training program.

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Officer Candidates navigate through the dense woods of Quantico during a small unit leader evaluation evolution. The evaluation tests the candidates' physical, mental and, most importantly, leadership skills necessary and required of all Marine officers before they are commissioned as second lieutenants.

Officer Candidates navigate through the dense woods of Quantico during a small unit leader evaluation evolution. The evaluation tests the candidates' physical, mental and, most importantly, leadership skills necessary and required of all Marine officers before they are commissioned as second lieutenants.

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An Officer Candidate negotiates a wire obstacle in the woods of Quantico during a Small Unit Leader Evaluation exercise at Officer Candidate School. The purpose of the exercise is to test individual candidates on their ability to not only lead, but to motivate and confidently accomplish the mission with their unit while in a chaotic environment.

An Officer Candidate negotiates a wire obstacle in the woods of Quantico during a Small Unit Leader Evaluation exercise at Officer Candidate School. The purpose of the exercise is to test individual candidates on their ability to not only lead, but to motivate and confidently accomplish the mission with their unit while in a chaotic environment.

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The northern long-eared bat, Myotis septentrionalis, was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Given that the bat is known to reside in Virginia, the Department of Defense directed Marine Corps Base Quantico to conduct surveys for the presence of the bat aboard the base.

The northern long-eared bat, Myotis septentrionalis, was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Given that the bat is known to reside in Virginia, the Department of Defense directed Marine Corps Base Quantico to conduct surveys for the presence of the bat aboard the base.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

A portion of Julian Drive, the road that parallels the railroad tracks located behind the 7-day store, will be closed for repaving July 13 to August 14. The road is pictured on June 13, 2015.

A portion of Julian Drive, the road that parallels the railroad tracks located behind the 7-day store, will be closed for repaving July 13 to August 14. The road is pictured on June 13, 2015.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Sgt. Stephen Dillon, Rusty Hatch and Matthew Dennison make up the Roadmaster Section aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. They are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road for government vehicles and conducting inspections and accident investigations.

Sgt. Stephen Dillon, Rusty Hatch and Matthew Dennison make up the Roadmaster Section aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. They are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road for government vehicles and conducting inspections and accident investigations.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Fireworks explode over Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 4 during the base’s Independence Day festivities.

Fireworks explode over Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 4 during the base’s Independence Day festivities.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Ezra, 4, is having a great time on the climbing wall that was set up on Lejeune Field for the Independence Day celebration.

Ezra, 4, is having a great time on the climbing wall that was set up on Lejeune Field for the Independence Day celebration.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Luke, 8 months, enjoys his first Independence Day celebration with his father, Maj. Mike Shull, at Lejeune Field.

Luke, 8 months, enjoys his first Independence Day celebration with his father, Maj. Mike Shull, at Lejeune Field.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Robert and Lisa Morse stroll around Lejeune Field, hand in hand, during Marine Corps Base Quantico’s July 4th celebration.

Robert and Lisa Morse stroll around Lejeune Field, hand in hand, during Marine Corps Base Quantico’s July 4th celebration.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Jamie, 2, and Jackson, 3, enjoy cotton candy during the Independence Day festivities on the Lejeune Hall front lawn.

Jamie, 2, and Jackson, 3, enjoy cotton candy during the Independence Day festivities on the Lejeune Hall front lawn.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Lt. John Rolaf displays his personal coin he had made when he received the rank of master gunnery sergeant.

Lt. John Rolaf displays his personal coin he had made when he received the rank of master gunnery sergeant.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Lt. John Rolaf holds his Saint Michael coin, symbolizing law enforcement protection, which he always keeps in his pocket.

Lt. John Rolaf holds his Saint Michael coin, symbolizing law enforcement protection, which he always keeps in his pocket.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

1stSgt Muncy command photo.

1stSgt Muncy command photo.

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Col. David W. Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Commander

Col. David W. Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Commander

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Lieutenant General Mark Brilakis fired the opening shot with an M1 Garand at the Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex on Marine Corps Base Quantico. The first shot signified the initiation of the 54th Inter-service Rifle Championship.

Lieutenant General Mark Brilakis fired the opening shot with an M1 Garand at the Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex on Marine Corps Base Quantico. The first shot signified the initiation of the 54th Inter-service Rifle Championship.

Photo by Steve Kim

Mid-fielder Patino and Striker May fighting for possession of the soccer ball at Butler Stadium on June 23. The Soccer match ended in a loss for Quantico with a final score of 12-0.

Mid-fielder Patino and Striker May fighting for possession of the soccer ball at Butler Stadium on June 23. The Soccer match ended in a loss for Quantico with a final score of 12-0.

Photo by Steve Kim

Col. Brian H. Bufton and Colonel Kevin H. Wild on the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility flight line on June 26. Wild is passing the flag over to Bufton to signify the passing of commanding officer duties. The change of command ceremony was held on Friday and approximately 300 people were in attendance.

Col. Brian H. Bufton and Colonel Kevin H. Wild on the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility flight line on June 26. Wild is passing the flag over to Bufton to signify the passing of commanding officer duties. The change of command ceremony was held on Friday and approximately 300 people were in attendance.

Photo by Steve Kim

Lt. Col. Vincent Ciuccoli hands over MCAF command to Lt. Col. William Pacatte, June 18, Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Lt. Col. Vincent Ciuccoli hands over MCAF command to Lt. Col. William Pacatte, June 18, Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

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