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Cpl. Blake Fauble, left, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Sgt. Michael Redd, Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, complete an obstacle course Nov. 4 during the final event to complete the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Martial Arts Center of Excellence.

Cpl. Blake Fauble, left, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Sgt. Michael Redd, Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, complete an obstacle course Nov. 4 during the final event to complete the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Martial Arts Center of Excellence.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Donald Fowler, logistic support group at The Basic School, engages Sgt. John Puma, Marine Corps Air Station New River in N.C., in hand-to-hand combat during the final event to complete the Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor trainer course at The Basic School.

Sgt. Donald Fowler, logistic support group at The Basic School, engages Sgt. John Puma, Marine Corps Air Station New River in N.C., in hand-to-hand combat during the final event to complete the Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor trainer course at The Basic School.

Photo by Ida Irby

Staff Sgt. Lawanda Ruiz, instructor trainer at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, trains a squad of Marines in bayonet fighting Nov. 4 during the final event to complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Martial Arts Center of Excellence. Ruiz has worked at the MACE for one year.

Staff Sgt. Lawanda Ruiz, instructor trainer at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, trains a squad of Marines in bayonet fighting Nov. 4 during the final event to complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Martial Arts Center of Excellence. Ruiz has worked at the MACE for one year.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Jesus Bonalewicz, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, prepares for an ambush during simulated martial arts training Nov. 4 during the final event to complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence. The culminating event focuses on realistic hand-to-hand martial arts techniques.

Sgt. Jesus Bonalewicz, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, prepares for an ambush during simulated martial arts training Nov. 4 during the final event to complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence. The culminating event focuses on realistic hand-to-hand martial arts techniques.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marines engage in simulated bayonet fighting during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Basic School. The Martial Arts Center of Excellence has conducted three Martial Arts Instructor Trainer courses in 2015. Training during the seven-week course is based on three synergies: physical, mental and character.

Marines engage in simulated bayonet fighting during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Basic School. The Martial Arts Center of Excellence has conducted three Martial Arts Instructor Trainer courses in 2015. Training during the seven-week course is based on three synergies: physical, mental and character.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marines receive instructions for a safe bout during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Basic School. The Martial Arts Center of Excellence has graduated three Martial Arts Instructor Trainer courses in 2015. Training during the seven-week course is based on three synergies: physical, mental and character.

Marines receive instructions for a safe bout during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at The Basic School. The Martial Arts Center of Excellence has graduated three Martial Arts Instructor Trainer courses in 2015. Training during the seven-week course is based on three synergies: physical, mental and character.

Photo by Ida Irby

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Autumn, daughter of active duty Marine stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, meets Summer Priester, 2015 Miss United States, during her first hunting trip with her father, Nov. 6. The Wounded Warrior hunts are hosted annually by the Quantico Injured Marine Sports Association.

Autumn, daughter of active duty Marine stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, meets Summer Priester, 2015 Miss United States, during her first hunting trip with her father, Nov. 6. The Wounded Warrior hunts are hosted annually by the Quantico Injured Marine Sports Association.

Photo by Ida Irby

Summer Priester, Miss United States 2015, visits Quantico, Nov. 6. She visits with Marines across the base including Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence, Marine Embassy Security Group, Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 and the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, who had just returned from Spain.

Summer Priester, Miss United States 2015, visits Quantico, Nov. 6. She visits with Marines across the base including Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence, Marine Embassy Security Group, Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 and the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, who had just returned from Spain.

Photo by J. Elise Van Pool

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Corporal Jonathan Rohrer, a Marine with the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, poses with Miss United States, Summer Priester.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Corporal Jonathan Rohrer, a Marine with the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, poses with Miss United States, Summer Priester.

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Summer Priester, Miss United States 2015, poses for pictures with Marines from the 4th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. The Marines had just returned from a NATO exercise in Spain.

Summer Priester, Miss United States 2015, poses for pictures with Marines from the 4th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. The Marines had just returned from a NATO exercise in Spain.

Photo by J. Elise Van Pool

Sofia, 10, and Miguel, 6, play dress up in authentic military uniforms during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. The sibling’s parents work at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Sofia, 10, and Miguel, 6, play dress up in authentic military uniforms during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. The sibling’s parents work at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

Xavier, 3, is honored as the youngest military child present during the cake cutting of the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. His mother is a sergeant in the Headquarters and Support Battalion.

Xavier, 3, is honored as the youngest military child present during the cake cutting of the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. His mother is a sergeant in the Headquarters and Support Battalion.

Photo by Ida Irby

Maum, 6, plays dress up with an authentic aviation helmet during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center.

Maum, 6, plays dress up with an authentic aviation helmet during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center.

Photo by Ida Irby

U.S. Marines attend the Quantico Headquarters and Service Battalion 240th Marine Corps Ball at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Crystal City, Va., Nov. 6, 2015. The Marine Corps Ball recognizes the anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps and has been formally practiced since 1921. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Not Released)

U.S. Marines attend the Quantico Headquarters and Service Battalion 240th Marine Corps Ball at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Crystal City, Va., Nov. 6, 2015. The Marine Corps Ball recognizes the anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps and has been formally practiced since 1921. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Not Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Sims

U.S. Marines attend the Quantico Headquarters and Service Battalion 240th Marine Corps Ball at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Crystal City, Va., Nov. 6, 2015. The Marine Corps Ball recognizes the anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps and has been formally practiced since 1921. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Not Released)

U.S. Marines attend the Quantico Headquarters and Service Battalion 240th Marine Corps Ball at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Crystal City, Va., Nov. 6, 2015. The Marine Corps Ball recognizes the anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps and has been formally practiced since 1921. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Not Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Sims

2nd Lt. Jacob Sparkman is fitted with the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer prior to a briefing about the new technology for Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 5. The AITT, developed by the Office of Naval Research, allows Marines to transform any location into a dynamic training ground by injecting virtual images, indirect fire effects, aircraft, vehicles, simulated people, etc. onto a real-world view of one's surroundings.

2nd Lt. Jacob Sparkman is fitted with the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer prior to a briefing about the new technology for Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 5. The AITT, developed by the Office of Naval Research, allows Marines to transform any location into a dynamic training ground by injecting virtual images, indirect fire effects, aircraft, vehicles, simulated people, etc. onto a real-world view of one's surroundings.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Headquarters and Service Battalion holds a Marine Corps’ Birthday 5K battalion run Nov. 6 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Col. Todd Oneto, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Thomas Johnson, senior enlisted advisor, lead hundreds of Marines, who chanted classic military cadences in unison. Following the run, Oneto recognized the most motivated Marine, while Johnson encouraged the support of the annual Toys for Tots program. Marines who participate in the run have the opportunity to give unwrapped toys for this year’s donation. The Marine Corps Reserve founded this program in 1947 in Los Angeles, Calif. and has collected more than 500 million toys for distribution throughout the years.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Headquarters and Service Battalion holds a Marine Corps’ Birthday 5K battalion run Nov. 6 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Col. Todd Oneto, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Thomas Johnson, senior enlisted advisor, lead hundreds of Marines, who chanted classic military cadences in unison. Following the run, Oneto recognized the most motivated Marine, while Johnson encouraged the support of the annual Toys for Tots program. Marines who participate in the run have the opportunity to give unwrapped toys for this year’s donation. The Marine Corps Reserve founded this program in 1947 in Los Angeles, Calif. and has collected more than 500 million toys for distribution throughout the years.

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Marine Corps Base Quantico