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U.S. Marines take a group photo with Athletes of the National Football League (NFL) on Marine Corps Base Quantico, February 6, 2025. Members of the NFL visited Quantico to meet service members and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

U.S. Marines take a group photo with Athletes of the National Football League (NFL) on Marine Corps Base Quantico, February 6, 2025. Members of the NFL visited Quantico to meet service members and foster morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

This graphic illustration highlights the many people that make New Years Resolutions only to quit them days later. Created January 28, 2025. According to a Pew Research Center study, nearly 41% of those who make resolutions don’t keep all of them or even none of them. The second Friday in January is known as "Quitters Day." This illustration was created with the pencil, ink and digitally colored with using Adobe Photoshop. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Charles Wolf)

This graphic illustration highlights the many people that make New Years Resolutions only to quit them days later. Created January 28, 2025. According to a Pew Research Center study, nearly 41% of those who make resolutions don’t keep all of them or even none of them. The second Friday in January is known as "Quitters Day." This illustration was created with the pencil, ink and digitally colored with using Adobe Photoshop. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Charles Wolf)

Photo by Charles Wolf

Robert M. Patterson, a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Vietnam veteran, and a Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a photo during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2025. On May 6, 1968, Patterson single-handedly destroyed five enemy bunkers by rifle and grenade fire, killing eight enemy soldiers, and captured seven weapons. His dauntless courage and heroism inspired his platoon to resume the attack and to penetrate the enemy defensive position. Patterson was awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Robert M. Patterson, a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Vietnam veteran, and a Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a photo during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2025. On May 6, 1968, Patterson single-handedly destroyed five enemy bunkers by rifle and grenade fire, killing eight enemy soldiers, and captured seven weapons. His dauntless courage and heroism inspired his platoon to resume the attack and to penetrate the enemy defensive position. Patterson was awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

Robert M. Patterson, a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Vietnam veteran, and a Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a group photo with Marines from Security Battalion during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2025. On May 6, 1968, Patterson single-handedly destroyed five enemy bunkers by rifle and grenade fire, killing eight enemy soldiers, and captured seven weapons. His dauntless courage and heroism inspired his platoon to resume the attack and to penetrate the enemy defensive position. Patterson was awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Robert M. Patterson, a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Vietnam veteran, and a Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a group photo with Marines from Security Battalion during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2025. On May 6, 1968, Patterson single-handedly destroyed five enemy bunkers by rifle and grenade fire, killing eight enemy soldiers, and captured seven weapons. His dauntless courage and heroism inspired his platoon to resume the attack and to penetrate the enemy defensive position. Patterson was awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

Dr. Laurie Carter, director of the Substance Abuse Counseling Program, Behavioral Health Branch, Marine Corps Community Services, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Carter was recognized as the Senior Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Dr. Laurie Carter, director of the Substance Abuse Counseling Program, Behavioral Health Branch, Marine Corps Community Services, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Carter was recognized as the Senior Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Diane D. Wyss, an investigation and compliance specialist with The Office of the Command Inspector General, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Wyss was recognized as the Senior Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Diane D. Wyss, an investigation and compliance specialist with The Office of the Command Inspector General, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Wyss was recognized as the Senior Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Shaneekwa Christopher, a single marine program coordinator, Semper Fit Branch, Marine Corps Community Services, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Christopher was recognized with the Junior Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Shaneekwa Christopher, a single marine program coordinator, Semper Fit Branch, Marine Corps Community Services, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Christopher was recognized with the Junior Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Chellsie J. Sanjurjo-Jones, a school recourse officer with the Provost Marshall Office, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Sanjurio-Jones was recognized with the Junior Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Chellsie J. Sanjurjo-Jones, a school recourse officer with the Provost Marshall Office, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Sanjurio-Jones was recognized with the Junior Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Year for work done in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

David Jacobs, an IT specialist with Management Information Systems, Marine Corps Community Services, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Jacobs was recognized with the Senior Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Quarter for work done in the 4th quarter of 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

David Jacobs, an IT specialist with Management Information Systems, Marine Corps Community Services, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Jacobs was recognized with the Senior Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Quarter for work done in the 4th quarter of 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

Shaehmus R. Sawyer, a public affairs specialist with Communication Strategy and Operations, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Sawyer was recognized with the Senior Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Quarter Award for work done in the 4th quarter of 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Shaehmus R. Sawyer, a public affairs specialist with Communication Strategy and Operations, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, during the Civilian Quarterly Awards at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, January 23, 2025. Sawyer was recognized with the Senior Appropriated Fund Personnel Civilian Employee of the Quarter Award for work done in the 4th quarter of 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf)

A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf)

Photo by Charles Wolf

Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)

Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, center, presents a Certificate of Commendation to retired Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino a former Marine Security Guard assigned to Detachment Cameroon at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended a Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, center, presents a Certificate of Commendation to retired Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino a former Marine Security Guard assigned to Detachment Cameroon at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended a Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

From left, Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino, Capt. Kevin Jarvis and Maj. Warren Kyle, all retired U.S. Marines formerly assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment Cameroon stand at attention during an award ceremony at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended the Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

From left, Sgt. Domenic Ferlaino, Capt. Kevin Jarvis and Maj. Warren Kyle, all retired U.S. Marines formerly assigned to Marine Security Guard Detachment Cameroon stand at attention during an award ceremony at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The former Detachment Cameroon Marines attended the Marine Security Guard graduation ceremony to receive certificates of Commendation for their heroic actions taken during 1977 while rescuing an aide employee from marauders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

Santa Claus and firefighters wave at residents of base housing as he travels through the neighborhoods on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2024. The event is held annually where Quantico Fire and Emergency Services escort Santa around the installation and the Town of Quantico to bring holiday cheer to the children and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Santa Claus and firefighters wave at residents of base housing as he travels through the neighborhoods on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2024. The event is held annually where Quantico Fire and Emergency Services escort Santa around the installation and the Town of Quantico to bring holiday cheer to the children and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps base Quantico leadership Col. Jenny Colgate, left, the commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown, the base sergeant major, pose for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony on MCB, Virginia, Dec. 6th, 2024. Base leadership held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for service members and their families to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps base Quantico leadership Col. Jenny Colgate, left, the commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown, the base sergeant major, pose for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony on MCB, Virginia, Dec. 6th, 2024. Base leadership held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for service members and their families to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses next to a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses next to a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion compete in a game of two-hand touch football on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov 27, 2024. Security Battalion hosted a two-hand touch football competition to build unit cohesion and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers

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