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QIMSA provides all-encompassing, expense-free outdoor experiences to wounded warriors from all branches of service, regardless of injury or hunting and fishing experience. QIMSA is a federally-approved, non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer program operated on Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia.

QIMSA provides all-encompassing, expense-free outdoor experiences to wounded warriors from all branches of service, regardless of injury or hunting and fishing experience. QIMSA is a federally-approved, non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer program operated on Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia.

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The fourth-grade class of Jessica Darrow participates in Fire Safety Week at Crossroads Elementary School Oct.7. The Quantico Fire and Emergency Services presented a fire safety program for military children throughout the week.

The fourth-grade class of Jessica Darrow participates in Fire Safety Week at Crossroads Elementary School Oct.7. The Quantico Fire and Emergency Services presented a fire safety program for military children throughout the week.

Photo by Ida Irby

Patrick Vaughn, Fire Station 533 fireman, demonstrates how to use a 100-foot fire hose at Crossroads Elementary School during Fire Safety Week, Oct. 7. Children learned simple tools for a safe home and how to react in an emergency.

Patrick Vaughn, Fire Station 533 fireman, demonstrates how to use a 100-foot fire hose at Crossroads Elementary School during Fire Safety Week, Oct. 7. Children learned simple tools for a safe home and how to react in an emergency.

Photo by Ida Irby

Leon Hughes, fire inspector, greets the children at the Child Development Center during Fire Safety Week, Oct. 9. Firefighters and fire inspectors worked together throughout the week to share safety tips with children.

Leon Hughes, fire inspector, greets the children at the Child Development Center during Fire Safety Week, Oct. 9. Firefighters and fire inspectors worked together throughout the week to share safety tips with children.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sarah Gorman, Corporate Strategic Alliances Specialist, stands at the ChildFund International table at the CFC kick-off field meet, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Sarah Gorman, Corporate Strategic Alliances Specialist, stands at the ChildFund International table at the CFC kick-off field meet, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Sgt. Richard Edgar, Security Battallion, completes the land navigation exercise at the CFC kick-off field meet, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Sgt. Richard Edgar, Security Battallion, completes the land navigation exercise at the CFC kick-off field meet, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A squad participates in the Tug-of-War challenge at the Combined Federal Campaign kick-off field meet aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event was sponsored by Headquarters and Service Battalion to raise awareness for the CFC, which runs until Dec. 15.

A squad participates in the Tug-of-War challenge at the Combined Federal Campaign kick-off field meet aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event was sponsored by Headquarters and Service Battalion to raise awareness for the CFC, which runs until Dec. 15.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Lance Cpl. Vanessa Landeros, Manpower Managemenet Officer Assignment, is put in a choke hold during the Spartan Games at the CFC kick-off field meet.

Lance Cpl. Vanessa Landeros, Manpower Managemenet Officer Assignment, is put in a choke hold during the Spartan Games at the CFC kick-off field meet.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marines low crawling in the zombie gauntlet portion of the CFC kick-off field meet, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Marines low crawling in the zombie gauntlet portion of the CFC kick-off field meet, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Staff Sgt. Sarah Hickory and her squad from Combat Camera wait for the tug-of-war challenge to begin at the 2015 CFC kick-off field meet.

Staff Sgt. Sarah Hickory and her squad from Combat Camera wait for the tug-of-war challenge to begin at the 2015 CFC kick-off field meet.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Lance Cpl. Vanessa Landeros, Manpower Managemenet Officer Assignment, is put in a choke hold during the Spartan Games at the CFC kick-off field meet.

Lance Cpl. Vanessa Landeros, Manpower Managemenet Officer Assignment, is put in a choke hold during the Spartan Games at the CFC kick-off field meet.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Marines roll a tire through the Zombie Gauntlet at the CFC kick-off field meet. The Marines wearing ribbons around their waists have not yet been turned into zombies.

Marines roll a tire through the Zombie Gauntlet at the CFC kick-off field meet. The Marines wearing ribbons around their waists have not yet been turned into zombies.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A Marine competes in the Zombie Gauntlet during the CFC kick-off field meet.

A Marine competes in the Zombie Gauntlet during the CFC kick-off field meet.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Warrant Officer Danny Lerma, Installation Personnel Administration Center, reassembles an M9 pistol as part of the battle skills relay event at the Combined Federal Campaign kick off field meet. The meet was held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Warrant Officer Danny Lerma, Installation Personnel Administration Center, reassembles an M9 pistol as part of the battle skills relay event at the Combined Federal Campaign kick off field meet. The meet was held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

U.S. Marines of Headquarters and Service Battalion participate in an annual field meet that honors the beginning of the Combined Federal Campaign, Quantico, Va., Oct. 8, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Released)

U.S. Marines of Headquarters and Service Battalion participate in an annual field meet that honors the beginning of the Combined Federal Campaign, Quantico, Va., Oct. 8, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Sims/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Sims

A correctly-sized portion of holiday dessert: 1/8 of a nine-inch pie and 1/2 cup of ice cream.

A correctly-sized portion of holiday dessert: 1/8 of a nine-inch pie and 1/2 cup of ice cream.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Lt. Chris Perino, 1st Sgt. Fort Taylor, and Capt. Zach Yoxtheimer work through a skiing exercise sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program. The Marines, all with Embassy Security Group, were participating in the annual Amazing Race, during which they visited 17 stations aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico to learn about the resources available to them. This exercise taught them how to work together as a team.

Lt. Chris Perino, 1st Sgt. Fort Taylor, and Capt. Zach Yoxtheimer work through a skiing exercise sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program. The Marines, all with Embassy Security Group, were participating in the annual Amazing Race, during which they visited 17 stations aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico to learn about the resources available to them. This exercise taught them how to work together as a team.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Sgts. Tamari and Jordan O’Meally, Training and Education Command, celebrate winning the first Marine Corps Base Quantico Tough Couple Challenge, held Oct. 6. The challenge promoted physically and emotionally healthy relationships.

Sgts. Tamari and Jordan O’Meally, Training and Education Command, celebrate winning the first Marine Corps Base Quantico Tough Couple Challenge, held Oct. 6. The challenge promoted physically and emotionally healthy relationships.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Bob Hope entertaining the troops at a USO show during World War II, 1944.

Bob Hope entertaining the troops at a USO show during World War II, 1944.

Photo by Photo courtesy of USO

Sgt. James L. Thacker III, Fire Station 531 car seat technician, inspects child car seats Oct. 6 at the Child Development Center North. The Parent Advisory Board hosted the free safety checks aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Sgt. James L. Thacker III, Fire Station 531 car seat technician, inspects child car seats Oct. 6 at the Child Development Center North. The Parent Advisory Board hosted the free safety checks aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Ida Irby

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