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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Nancy Wright, retired, runs at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2022. Wright will be running in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Nancy Wright, retired, runs at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2022. Wright will be running in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

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Photo by Sgt Perez

The American flag flies high at Lejeune Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA., June 27, 2021. Lejeune Hall is named after Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and was built on a former rifle range. Lejuene Hall serves as the headquarters Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Sean Potter)

The American flag flies high at Lejeune Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA., June 27, 2021. Lejeune Hall is named after Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and was built on a former rifle range. Lejuene Hall serves as the headquarters Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Sean Potter)

Photo by Cpl. Sean Potter

To honor Quantico's historic past and separate itself from Marine Corp Combat Development Command, the base commander, Col. Dan Choike, approved a new insignia to represent the base. The new insignia combines the bronzed eagle, globe and anchor emblem as it existed in 1917, along with the traditional scarlet and gold colors of the Corps. In text there is the familiar motto of Quantico: "The Crossroads of the Marine Corps"

To honor Quantico's historic past and separate itself from Marine Corp Combat Development Command, the base commander, Col. Dan Choike, approved a new insignia to represent the base. The new insignia combines the bronzed eagle, globe and anchor emblem as it existed in 1917, along with the traditional scarlet and gold colors of the Corps. In text there is the familiar motto of Quantico: "The Crossroads of the Marine Corps"

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Zahn

Members from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Prince William County and Consigli construction company, partake in a groundbreaking ceremony at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park in Triangle, Virginia on Sept. 21, 2022. The expansion of the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park is meant to include memorials for Marines who served in operations from 1980 to the present day which is slated to be completed by the fall of 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

Members from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Prince William County and Consigli construction company, partake in a groundbreaking ceremony at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park in Triangle, Virginia on Sept. 21, 2022. The expansion of the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park is meant to include memorials for Marines who served in operations from 1980 to the present day which is slated to be completed by the fall of 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks at the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park Extension Groundbreaking Ceremony in Triangle, Virginia on Sept. 21, 2022. The National Museum of the Marine Corps and the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park both are part of MCBQ. Sgt. Maj. Barry expressed his gratitude of the extension and how it conveys the history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks at the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park Extension Groundbreaking Ceremony in Triangle, Virginia on Sept. 21, 2022. The National Museum of the Marine Corps and the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park both are part of MCBQ. Sgt. Maj. Barry expressed his gratitude of the extension and how it conveys the history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, left, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, shakes hands with Bruce Potter, right, publisher of InsideNoVa, at the MCBQ media roundtable at The Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2022. The media roundtable allowed local journalists an opportunity to meet with Brooks, ask questions, and discuss MCBQ’s role and partnerships in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, left, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, shakes hands with Bruce Potter, right, publisher of InsideNoVa, at the MCBQ media roundtable at The Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2022. The media roundtable allowed local journalists an opportunity to meet with Brooks, ask questions, and discuss MCBQ’s role and partnerships in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks at the MCBQ media roundtable at The Clubs of Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2022. The media roundtable allowed local journalists an opportunity to meet with Brooks, ask questions, and discuss MCBQ’s role and partnerships in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks at the MCBQ media roundtable at The Clubs of Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2022. The media roundtable allowed local journalists an opportunity to meet with Brooks, ask questions, and discuss MCBQ’s role and partnerships in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

The world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales parade around the parking lot of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Clydesdales travel to hundreds of appearances each year throughout North America and previously made appearances at the museum in 2010. The event aimed to educate the public about the Marine Corps museum and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

The world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales parade around the parking lot of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Clydesdales travel to hundreds of appearances each year throughout North America and previously made appearances at the museum in 2010. The event aimed to educate the public about the Marine Corps museum and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mark A. Daniels, accident investigator with Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses with his daughter in front of the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Clydesdales travel to hundreds of appearances each year throughout North America and previously made appearances at the museum in 2010. The event aimed to educate the public about the Marine Corps museum and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mark A. Daniels, accident investigator with Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses with his daughter in front of the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Clydesdales travel to hundreds of appearances each year throughout North America and previously made appearances at the museum in 2010. The event aimed to educate the public about the Marine Corps museum and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

Crowds gather to see the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Clydesdales travel to hundreds of appearances each year throughout North America and previously made appearances at the museum in 2010. The event aimed to educate the public about the Marine Corps museum and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Crowds gather to see the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Clydesdales travel to hundreds of appearances each year throughout North America and previously made appearances at the museum in 2010. The event aimed to educate the public about the Marine Corps museum and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

Civilian personnel from Marine Corps Base Quantico pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Acculturation Program (MCAP) held at The Clubs of Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 8, 2022. The purpose of MCAP is to introduce the civilian workforce aboard Marine Corps bases to the unique history, customs, courtesies, culture, and organizational structure of the Marine Corps. MCB Quantico hosts the quarterly MCAP course in person and encourages all new civilian hires to attend within the first year of onboarding. The two-day course is broken into five learning modules and includes a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jessica A. Foraker)

Civilian personnel from Marine Corps Base Quantico pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Acculturation Program (MCAP) held at The Clubs of Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 8, 2022. The purpose of MCAP is to introduce the civilian workforce aboard Marine Corps bases to the unique history, customs, courtesies, culture, and organizational structure of the Marine Corps. MCB Quantico hosts the quarterly MCAP course in person and encourages all new civilian hires to attend within the first year of onboarding. The two-day course is broken into five learning modules and includes a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jessica A. Foraker)

Photo by LCpl Foraker

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Photo by Cpl Schumacher

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kendrick Schumacher, top, competes in a grappling event during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. First place was Motor Transport Services, second place was Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and third place was Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kendrick Schumacher, top, competes in a grappling event during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. First place was Motor Transport Services, second place was Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and third place was Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)

Photo by James Frank

U.S. Marine Cpl. Roberto Salinas cheers on participants in the tire flipping challenge during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, September 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. First place was Motor Transport Services, second place was Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and third place was Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Roberto Salinas cheers on participants in the tire flipping challenge during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, September 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. First place was Motor Transport Services, second place was Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and third place was Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)

Photo by James Frank

U.S. Marines sprint down the field in an ammo can relay race during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)

U.S. Marines sprint down the field in an ammo can relay race during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Frank)

Photo by James Frank

U.S. Marines cheer on fellow Marines participating in the tire flip challenge during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

U.S. Marines cheer on fellow Marines participating in the tire flip challenge during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Seth Smith and Cpl. Jesse Cobos compete in a tire flipping challenge during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Seth Smith and Cpl. Jesse Cobos compete in a tire flipping challenge during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Djefson Thelusma and U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Mickel Smith grapple during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept.16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Djefson Thelusma and U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Mickel Smith grapple during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept.16, 2022. Field meets are held to test Marines on their physical fitness while also bringing the battalion closer together and boosting unit camaraderie. The meet included an ammo can relay race, tire flip challenge, and grappling. Motor Transport Services finished in first place, followed by Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Services, and Installation Personnel Administration Center team two. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cierra Smith, a military working dog handler, with the Provost Marshal Office, assigned to Security Battalion, participates in a unit formation run with her military working dog, Busz at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 24, 2022. The motivational run built camaraderie and unit cohesion, and promoted physical fitness among Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Herwig)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cierra Smith, a military working dog handler, with the Provost Marshal Office, assigned to Security Battalion, participates in a unit formation run with her military working dog, Busz at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 24, 2022. The motivational run built camaraderie and unit cohesion, and promoted physical fitness among Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Herwig)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Herwig

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