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Chadwick Wells, director of Quantico Outdoor Adventures, shows two Marines a kayak available to rent at the facility during its grand opening June 9.

Chadwick Wells, director of Quantico Outdoor Adventures, shows two Marines a kayak available to rent at the facility during its grand opening June 9.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A teenager from Bethesda, Maryland, competes in the 2016 Quantico Cranky Monkey bike race. He was the fourth-place finisher in the Junior Open category, in the cross-country event.

A teenager from Bethesda, Maryland, competes in the 2016 Quantico Cranky Monkey bike race. He was the fourth-place finisher in the Junior Open category, in the cross-country event.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Josh Caufman, 35, navigates his bike down a muddy slope during the 2016 Quantico Cranky Monkey bike race May 28. Caufman was the second place finisher in the Expert Male category of the cross-country event, completing three laps in 2:14:21.

Josh Caufman, 35, navigates his bike down a muddy slope during the 2016 Quantico Cranky Monkey bike race May 28. Caufman was the second place finisher in the Expert Male category of the cross-country event, completing three laps in 2:14:21.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Cyclists ride to the start of the 2016 Cranky Monkey bike race, an endurace race in which riders attempt to complete as many nine-mile loops as possible between race start and finish (10 a.m. and 4 p.m.). More than 200 riders registered for the race. Riders could also sign up to compete in a cross-country option: one, two, or three nine-mile loops in the fastest time.

Cyclists ride to the start of the 2016 Cranky Monkey bike race, an endurace race in which riders attempt to complete as many nine-mile loops as possible between race start and finish (10 a.m. and 4 p.m.). More than 200 riders registered for the race. Riders could also sign up to compete in a cross-country option: one, two, or three nine-mile loops in the fastest time.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, MCINCR-MCB Quantico sergeant major, addresses enlisted Marines at a monthly Troop Appreciation gathering and Professional Military Education session at The Clubs of Quantico June 1.

Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, MCINCR-MCB Quantico sergeant major, addresses enlisted Marines at a monthly Troop Appreciation gathering and Professional Military Education session at The Clubs of Quantico June 1.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Semper Fit dietitian Lauren King shows students at her June 1 "Supermarket Savvy" nutrition class how to read the newly-revised USDA nutrition labels. The labels will now show the amount of added sugar, Vitamin D, and potassium in the product. The class also offered tips for shopping for healthy food on a budget.

Semper Fit dietitian Lauren King shows students at her June 1 "Supermarket Savvy" nutrition class how to read the newly-revised USDA nutrition labels. The labels will now show the amount of added sugar, Vitamin D, and potassium in the product. The class also offered tips for shopping for healthy food on a budget.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Nearly 70 percent of Marine Corps Base Quantico household goods moves are carried out during the summer peak season, which begins May 15 through Sept. 30. Marines and civilians who are anticipating a permanent change of station move are encouraged to start processing early to prevent shipment difficulties.

Nearly 70 percent of Marine Corps Base Quantico household goods moves are carried out during the summer peak season, which begins May 15 through Sept. 30. Marines and civilians who are anticipating a permanent change of station move are encouraged to start processing early to prevent shipment difficulties.

Photo by Ameesha Felton

Each mosquito trap has the potential to attract various species of mosquitoes. Each species can carry a different virus.

Each mosquito trap has the potential to attract various species of mosquitoes. Each species can carry a different virus.

Photo by file photo

Rescuers enter a confined space in the floor in order to rescue a victim that fell off the ladder during a simulated medical emergency.

Rescuers enter a confined space in the floor in order to rescue a victim that fell off the ladder during a simulated medical emergency.

Photo by Valerie O’Berry

Veterans, dressed in Colonial-era uniforms, present the colors at Memorial Day ceremonies.

Veterans, dressed in Colonial-era uniforms, present the colors at Memorial Day ceremonies.

Photo by Valerie O’Berry

Col. Joseph Murray, commander, MCINCR-MCB Quantico, renders honors to the fallen on Memorial Day at Quantico National Cemetery. Above right: Veterans, dressed in Colonial-era uniforms, present the colors at Memorial Day ceremonies.

Col. Joseph Murray, commander, MCINCR-MCB Quantico, renders honors to the fallen on Memorial Day at Quantico National Cemetery. Above right: Veterans, dressed in Colonial-era uniforms, present the colors at Memorial Day ceremonies.

Photo by Mike O’Berry

Cpl. Brandon Nylund and Kristina Nylund were married Sept. 30, 2003. Brandon died March 7, 2010.

Cpl. Brandon Nylund and Kristina Nylund were married Sept. 30, 2003. Brandon died March 7, 2010.

Photo by Courtesy photo

Don Lipstein, Kristina Nylund’s mentor, whom she met through TAPS, spends some time at the conference with his mentee.

Don Lipstein, Kristina Nylund’s mentor, whom she met through TAPS, spends some time at the conference with his mentee.

Photo by Valerie O’Berry

Lance Cpl. Jason Estevez, Combat Visual Information Center, rides a tricycle while wearing a pair of Fatal Vision alcohol impairment simulation goggles, one of the exercises at the 101 Days of Summer field meet May 25. The exercise was meant to give Marines the experience of driving while intoxicated.

Lance Cpl. Jason Estevez, Combat Visual Information Center, rides a tricycle while wearing a pair of Fatal Vision alcohol impairment simulation goggles, one of the exercises at the 101 Days of Summer field meet May 25. The exercise was meant to give Marines the experience of driving while intoxicated.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marines in Service Company compete in tug-of-war at a safety stand-down and field meet sponsored by Headquarters and Service Battalion and CSACC May 25.

Marines in Service Company compete in tug-of-war at a safety stand-down and field meet sponsored by Headquarters and Service Battalion and CSACC May 25.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Reida Johnson, a technician with Tetra Tech, uses a metal detector to scan for buried munitions in the area aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico known as UXO 21 May 12. Before the new middle/high school can be built here, the site must cleared of potential unexploded ordnance.

Reida Johnson, a technician with Tetra Tech, uses a metal detector to scan for buried munitions in the area aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico known as UXO 21 May 12. Before the new middle/high school can be built here, the site must cleared of potential unexploded ordnance.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Eric Farrell won a 2015 Nissan Murano for making a hole-in-one at the Medal of Honor Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico May 20.

Eric Farrell won a 2015 Nissan Murano for making a hole-in-one at the Medal of Honor Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico May 20.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marines in Service Company compete in tug-of-war at a safety stand-down and field meet sponsored by Headquarters and Service Battalion and CSACC May 25.

Marines in Service Company compete in tug-of-war at a safety stand-down and field meet sponsored by Headquarters and Service Battalion and CSACC May 25.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marine Corps lieutenants hold medals at the ready as they cheer on the runners at the finish line.

Marine Corps lieutenants hold medals at the ready as they cheer on the runners at the finish line.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Lieutenants present medals to runners completing the ninth annual Marine Corps Historic Half.

Lieutenants present medals to runners completing the ninth annual Marine Corps Historic Half.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

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