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Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, Training and Education Command commanding general, greets the USO volunteers at the mobile trailer during the TECOM annual Family Day Picnic at Barnett Field, Aug. 27. The USO trailer is a troop support center on wheels, which offers satellite television, sitting area, kitchen and internet access.

Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, Training and Education Command commanding general, greets the USO volunteers at the mobile trailer during the TECOM annual Family Day Picnic at Barnett Field, Aug. 27. The USO trailer is a troop support center on wheels, which offers satellite television, sitting area, kitchen and internet access.

Photo by Ida Irby

Capt. Nathan Adams and his youngest daughter attend the Training and Education Command Family Day Picnic at Barnett Field, Aug. 27. Adams works in TECOM as the deputy staff judge advocate.

Capt. Nathan Adams and his youngest daughter attend the Training and Education Command Family Day Picnic at Barnett Field, Aug. 27. Adams works in TECOM as the deputy staff judge advocate.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marine Corps Base Quantico honors Vietnam Veterans at the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 29, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Released)

Marine Corps Base Quantico honors Vietnam Veterans at the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 29, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Sims

Daniel P. Cortez. a Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient, received a commemorative pin and certificate of appreciation from retired Lt. Gen. George R. Christmas, president of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Daniel P. Cortez. a Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient, received a commemorative pin and certificate of appreciation from retired Lt. Gen. George R. Christmas, president of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Photo by Abi Glancy

George R. Christmas, retired lieutenant general and former president of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, addresses Vietnam veterans at a recognition ceremony conducted in Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 29. The ceremony, organized by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, Virginia’s first congressional district republican, honored Vietnam veterans from all the services and thanked them for their service.

George R. Christmas, retired lieutenant general and former president of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, addresses Vietnam veterans at a recognition ceremony conducted in Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 29. The ceremony, organized by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, Virginia’s first congressional district republican, honored Vietnam veterans from all the services and thanked them for their service.

Photo by Abi Glancy

Brad Mamalis, a former Marine who played soprano bugler for the Commandant's Own Drum & Bugle Corps rings a bell after the name of each of the 567 Marines and Corpsman who were killed in action with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines in Vietnam from 1965-1971. As the roll call was part of ceremony dedicating a new memorial was held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 29. The new memorial displays each of the 567 names and is located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Brad Mamalis, a former Marine who played soprano bugler for the Commandant's Own Drum & Bugle Corps rings a bell after the name of each of the 567 Marines and Corpsman who were killed in action with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines in Vietnam from 1965-1971. As the roll call was part of ceremony dedicating a new memorial was held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 29. The new memorial displays each of the 567 names and is located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Photo by J. Elise Van Pool

Dolia Gonzalez, mother of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alfredo Gonzalez, reads names of fallen Marines in her son’s unit.

Dolia Gonzalez, mother of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alfredo Gonzalez, reads names of fallen Marines in her son’s unit.

Photo by J. Elise Van Pool

Ron Kincade, who served with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, in Vietnam, looks at the newly dedicated memorial.

Ron Kincade, who served with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, in Vietnam, looks at the newly dedicated memorial.

Photo by J. Elise Van Pool

Cpl. Diana Sims, a combat camera photographer, snaps a photo for some veterans.

Cpl. Diana Sims, a combat camera photographer, snaps a photo for some veterans.

Photo by Abi Glancy

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 MCBQ file photo

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 MCBQ file photo

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 MCBQ file photo

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 MCBQ file photo

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 MCBQ file photo

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 MCBQ file photo

Lt. Justin Vice (left), general dentist, and Cmdr. Vincent LaPointe, oral surgeon division head cut the first slice of cake in celebration of the Naval Dental Corps’ 103rd birthday during a ceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Quantico, Aug. 21. The dental department maintains operational readiness of the Sailors and Marines on Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Lt. Justin Vice (left), general dentist, and Cmdr. Vincent LaPointe, oral surgeon division head cut the first slice of cake in celebration of the Naval Dental Corps’ 103rd birthday during a ceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Quantico, Aug. 21. The dental department maintains operational readiness of the Sailors and Marines on Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Corpsmen stationed at the Naval Health Clinic Quantico celebrate the 103rd birthday of the U.S. Navy Dental Corps in a traditional cake cutting ceremony, Aug. 21. The Navy Dental Corps celebrates years of service in ceremonies world-wide where Corpsmen serve Marines and Sailors.

Corpsmen stationed at the Naval Health Clinic Quantico celebrate the 103rd birthday of the U.S. Navy Dental Corps in a traditional cake cutting ceremony, Aug. 21. The Navy Dental Corps celebrates years of service in ceremonies world-wide where Corpsmen serve Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Ida Irby

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gary D. Brown was recently selected as the academic chair of the Cyber Security department at Marine Corps University. Brown served 24 years in the Air Force as a judge advocate, which included two deployments and the senior legal counsel of U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. As a civilian he was employed as the Washington Delegation Communications and Congressional Affairs department head, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. As chair, Brown will help define the landscape of cyber security to the new leaders of the Marine Corps, DoD partners and international cyber security professionals.

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gary D. Brown was recently selected as the academic chair of the Cyber Security department at Marine Corps University. Brown served 24 years in the Air Force as a judge advocate, which included two deployments and the senior legal counsel of U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. As a civilian he was employed as the Washington Delegation Communications and Congressional Affairs department head, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. As chair, Brown will help define the landscape of cyber security to the new leaders of the Marine Corps, DoD partners and international cyber security professionals.

Photo by Ida Irby

Robert Etheridge is a high school graduate awarded with a $2,000 scholarship this year from the Defense Commissary Agency. The 2015 Scholarship for Military Children ceremony was held at the Marine Corp Base Quantico Commissary, June 17. Robert was one of 13 students awarded with a $2,000.00 scholarship. Applicants included the children of deceased, active duty, reserved, National Guard and retired service members.

Robert Etheridge is a high school graduate awarded with a $2,000 scholarship this year from the Defense Commissary Agency. The 2015 Scholarship for Military Children ceremony was held at the Marine Corp Base Quantico Commissary, June 17. Robert was one of 13 students awarded with a $2,000.00 scholarship. Applicants included the children of deceased, active duty, reserved, National Guard and retired service members.

Photo by Ida Irby

The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel hosted the final concert of the week-long 2015 Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School from August 3-7. More than 130 children in the local community from pre-kindergarten to the fourth grade participated in classes which discussed medical readiness, arts, music, the local fire department and the military canine unit.

The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel hosted the final concert of the week-long 2015 Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School from August 3-7. More than 130 children in the local community from pre-kindergarten to the fourth grade participated in classes which discussed medical readiness, arts, music, the local fire department and the military canine unit.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marine Corps Base Quantico