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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Richard M. Kennedy, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Ceremonial Platoon, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown, the Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, salute during a wreath laying ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2024. This wreath laying ceremony honored U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Black served in active duty from 1948 all the way through 1977; during his time in service he fought in the Korean war and Vietnam war, earning both the Silver and Bronze Star Medal as well as the Legion of Merit Medal. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Sgt. Abrianna Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Richard M. Kennedy, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Ceremonial Platoon, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown, the Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, salute during a wreath laying ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2024. This wreath laying ceremony honored U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Black served in active duty from 1948 all the way through 1977; during his time in service he fought in the Korean war and Vietnam war, earning both the Silver and Bronze Star Medal as well as the Legion of Merit Medal. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Sgt. Abrianna Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

A wreath is staged at the gravesite of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Black served in active duty from 1948 all the way through 1977; during his time in service he fought in the Korean war and Vietnam war, earning both the Silver and Bronze Star Medal as well as the Legion of Merit Medal. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

A wreath is staged at the gravesite of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Black served in active duty from 1948 all the way through 1977; during his time in service he fought in the Korean war and Vietnam war, earning both the Silver and Bronze Star Medal as well as the Legion of Merit Medal. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Carley Vedro, the youngest Marine in attendance, left, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frank Harris III, the oldest Marine in attendance at 100 years old, pose for a photo during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 249th Marine Corps birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2024. The annual celebration is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 and honors the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Carley Vedro, the youngest Marine in attendance, left, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frank Harris III, the oldest Marine in attendance at 100 years old, pose for a photo during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 249th Marine Corps birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2024. The annual celebration is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 and honors the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frank Harris III, right, cuts the cake with Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 249th Marine Corps birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2024. The ceremony honors the oldest and youngest Marine in attendance, representing the passing of tradition between generations of Marines; Harris is the oldest Marine who is currently 100 years old. The annual celebration is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 and honors the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frank Harris III, right, cuts the cake with Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 249th Marine Corps birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2024. The ceremony honors the oldest and youngest Marine in attendance, representing the passing of tradition between generations of Marines; Harris is the oldest Marine who is currently 100 years old. The annual celebration is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 and honors the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, right, receives the Marine Corps flag during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 249th Marine Corps birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2024. The annual celebration is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 and honors the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, right, receives the Marine Corps flag during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 249th Marine Corps birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2024. The annual celebration is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 and honors the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in a motivational run led by Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of MCBQ, honoring the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in a motivational run led by Col. Jenny Colegate, base commander of MCBQ, honoring the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

A photo featuring the newly outside area at the Quantico Train Station on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov 1, 2024. The outside renovations include three extended platforms, a pedestrian bridge and a third rail. The re-opening comes after a multi year project that improved the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf)

A photo featuring the newly outside area at the Quantico Train Station on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov 1, 2024. The outside renovations include three extended platforms, a pedestrian bridge and a third rail. The re-opening comes after a multi year project that improved the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf)

Photo by Charles Wolf

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, and Kevin Brown, pictured fourth from right attend the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Quantico Train Station, Nov.1, 2024. The reopening comes after a multi year project that improved the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, and Kevin Brown, pictured fourth from right attend the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Quantico Train Station, Nov.1, 2024. The reopening comes after a multi year project that improved the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf)

Photo by Charles Wolf

Kyle King, the winner of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:25:06, poses for a photo after completing the MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Kyle King, the winner of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:25:06, poses for a photo after completing the MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

The top three finishers for the Marine’s men team pose for a group photo after they receive medals during an award ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

The top three finishers for the Marine’s men team pose for a group photo after they receive medals during an award ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 'wear blue: run to remember' mile at Washington D.C., Oct. 27, 2024. The iconic course segment is a tribute intended to honor those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the Faces of the Fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 'wear blue: run to remember' mile at Washington D.C., Oct. 27, 2024. The iconic course segment is a tribute intended to honor those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the Faces of the Fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 'wear blue: run to remember' mile at Washington D.C., Oct. 27, 2024. The iconic course segment is a tribute intended to honor those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the Faces of the Fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 'wear blue: run to remember' mile at Washington D.C., Oct. 27, 2024. The iconic course segment is a tribute intended to honor those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the Faces of the Fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2024. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2024. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2024. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2024. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2024. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2024. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marines with the All-Marine Running Team pose for a photo during the Armed Forces Ice Breaker at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The ice breaker was held to get the runners acquainted with the teams they competed against during the 49th Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with the All-Marine Running Team pose for a photo during the Armed Forces Ice Breaker at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The ice breaker was held to get the runners acquainted with the teams they competed against during the 49th Marine Corps Marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Participants in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon interact with vendors and sponsors during the MCM Health & Fitness Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The MCM Health and Fitness Expo is the location for participants to pick up MCM race packets. The free expo welcomed participants, family members, friends, supporters, volunteers, and the general public to more than 100,000 square feet of exhibits and booths. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Participants in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon interact with vendors and sponsors during the MCM Health & Fitness Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The MCM Health and Fitness Expo is the location for participants to pick up MCM race packets. The free expo welcomed participants, family members, friends, supporters, volunteers, and the general public to more than 100,000 square feet of exhibits and booths. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

Participants in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon check in during the MCM Health & Fitness Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The MCM Health and Fitness Expo is the location for participants to pick up MCM race packets. The free expo welcomed participants, family members, friends, supporters, volunteers, and the general public to more than 100,000 square feet of exhibits and booths. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Participants in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon check in during the MCM Health & Fitness Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2024. The MCM Health and Fitness Expo is the location for participants to pick up MCM race packets. The free expo welcomed participants, family members, friends, supporters, volunteers, and the general public to more than 100,000 square feet of exhibits and booths. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

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