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The CH-46 Phrog helicopter preparing to land after its last flight in the Quantico skies. The helicopter completed its final journey, with O’Donnell piloting it for the last time.

The CH-46 Phrog helicopter preparing to land after its last flight in the Quantico skies. The helicopter completed its final journey, with O’Donnell piloting it for the last time.

Photo by Steve Kim

Recently, pedestrians at the Quantico Town railroad crossing were climbing over rail cars, when trains were stopped at the Quantico station. The Safety Division at Quantico reminds all pedestrians and drivers that it is important to remember that the only safe place to cross a track is at a designated public crossing with a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing at any other part of the track is considered trespassing, and you can be ticketed or fined for such an offense.

Recently, pedestrians at the Quantico Town railroad crossing were climbing over rail cars, when trains were stopped at the Quantico station. The Safety Division at Quantico reminds all pedestrians and drivers that it is important to remember that the only safe place to cross a track is at a designated public crossing with a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing at any other part of the track is considered trespassing, and you can be ticketed or fined for such an offense.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Col. Joseph Murray, right, new commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, prays during the invocation portion of the base change of command ceremony in Little Hall on Friday. Murray took command of the base from Col. David Maxwell. Maxwell has been selected for promotion to brigadier general and has received orders to deploy to Afghanistan.

Col. Joseph Murray, right, new commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, prays during the invocation portion of the base change of command ceremony in Little Hall on Friday. Murray took command of the base from Col. David Maxwell. Maxwell has been selected for promotion to brigadier general and has received orders to deploy to Afghanistan.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Col. Joseph Murray, left, assumes command of Marine Corps Base Quantico from Col. David Maxwell in a ceremony held at Little Hall on Friday morning.

Col. Joseph Murray, left, assumes command of Marine Corps Base Quantico from Col. David Maxwell in a ceremony held at Little Hall on Friday morning.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Sgt. Biannca Clarke proudly displays her graduation certificate, as she holds her younger son, O’Dell, 2. Clarke, an active duty Marine and single mother of two, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ashford University.

Sgt. Biannca Clarke proudly displays her graduation certificate, as she holds her younger son, O’Dell, 2. Clarke, an active duty Marine and single mother of two, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ashford University.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Stedman Graham, an Army veteran and motivational speaker, gives the commencement address on July 16 at the combined graduation ceremony organized by the Voluntary Education Center. Fifty students attended and received certificates from the VEC for their academic achievements, ranging from educational certifications through doctoral degrees.

Stedman Graham, an Army veteran and motivational speaker, gives the commencement address on July 16 at the combined graduation ceremony organized by the Voluntary Education Center. Fifty students attended and received certificates from the VEC for their academic achievements, ranging from educational certifications through doctoral degrees.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

During a field exercise on July 15, 2nd Lt. Matthew George, a student at The Basic School, listens to comments from his commanding officer after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his lifesaving actions taken on June 21.

During a field exercise on July 15, 2nd Lt. Matthew George, a student at The Basic School, listens to comments from his commanding officer after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his lifesaving actions taken on June 21.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

The repairs to Little Hall are now complete and organizations have now moved back to their offices. Renovations include new heating, ventilation and air conditioning for both wings of the building. Toilets, plumbing, lighting, fire protection, fire alarm systems and mass notification systems were replaced as well as general construction with repairs to ceilings, doors and partitions.

The repairs to Little Hall are now complete and organizations have now moved back to their offices. Renovations include new heating, ventilation and air conditioning for both wings of the building. Toilets, plumbing, lighting, fire protection, fire alarm systems and mass notification systems were replaced as well as general construction with repairs to ceilings, doors and partitions.

Photo by Lauren Etheridge

Colonel Joseph M. Murray assumed command of Marine Corps base Quantico on July 17, 2015.

Colonel Joseph M. Murray assumed command of Marine Corps base Quantico on July 17, 2015.

Photo by Marine Corps Image

Dr. Charles Neimeyer, director of the Historical Division and the Gray Research Center at Marine Corps University, has served in this position since 2012. Based at MCU aboard Quantico, the division writes about the history from documents collected by the archives department.

Dr. Charles Neimeyer, director of the Historical Division and the Gray Research Center at Marine Corps University, has served in this position since 2012. Based at MCU aboard Quantico, the division writes about the history from documents collected by the archives department.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Security Battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico held a change of command ceremony July 9 at Lejeune Field. Lt. Col. Benjamin Ringvelski relinquished command to Lt. Col. Robert Cato II.

Security Battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico held a change of command ceremony July 9 at Lejeune Field. Lt. Col. Benjamin Ringvelski relinquished command to Lt. Col. Robert Cato II.

Photo by Eve Baker

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - High school students participating in the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy are briefed on their mission before going on patrol at the Basic School, Aug. 8. The SLCDA is a weeklong course designed to teach Marine Corps leadership skills, personal character and ethics to the next generation of leaders.

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - High school students participating in the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy are briefed on their mission before going on patrol at the Basic School, Aug. 8. The SLCDA is a weeklong course designed to teach Marine Corps leadership skills, personal character and ethics to the next generation of leaders.

Photo by Dominic Hernandez

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. (left) handing the Legion of Merit award to Sgt. Maj. Gary W. Weiser (right). At the post and appointment ceremony, Weiser was relieved and Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe took over as senior enlisted leader of MCCDC.

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. (left) handing the Legion of Merit award to Sgt. Maj. Gary W. Weiser (right). At the post and appointment ceremony, Weiser was relieved and Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe took over as senior enlisted leader of MCCDC.

Photo by Steve Kim

Annette Amerman, historian in the historical reference branch, examines old Marine casualty cards, July 13, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Based at Marine Corps University aboard Quantico, the division writes about the history from documents collected by the archives department.

Annette Amerman, historian in the historical reference branch, examines old Marine casualty cards, July 13, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Based at Marine Corps University aboard Quantico, the division writes about the history from documents collected by the archives department.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Children and adults watch “How to Train Your Dragon 2” from the pool during the Flick and Float event at the 50m pool July 9.

Children and adults watch “How to Train Your Dragon 2” from the pool during the Flick and Float event at the 50m pool July 9.

Photo by Eve A. Baker

Izabella, 7, takes popcorn back to her family during the 50m pool’s Flick and Float July 9.

Izabella, 7, takes popcorn back to her family during the 50m pool’s Flick and Float July 9.

Photo by Eve Baker

The Junior Enlisted Association held a pushup challenge and smoothie sale to raise money to send care packages to sailors Friday, Naval Health Clinic, Quantico.

The Junior Enlisted Association held a pushup challenge and smoothie sale to raise money to send care packages to sailors Friday, Naval Health Clinic, Quantico.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Petty Officer Joshua Francis, Junior Enlisted Association vice president, left, encourages Seaman Jacob Barnes, during the pushup contest on Friday at the Naval Health Clinic, Quantico.

Petty Officer Joshua Francis, Junior Enlisted Association vice president, left, encourages Seaman Jacob Barnes, during the pushup contest on Friday at the Naval Health Clinic, Quantico.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Col. Harold Van Opdorp, left, relinquishes command to Col. Julie Nethercot at Officer Candidate School, July 8, at Brown Field, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Col. Harold Van Opdorp, left, relinquishes command to Col. Julie Nethercot at Officer Candidate School, July 8, at Brown Field, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Cassandra Brown

Officer Candidates test their courage, commitment and motivation as they navigate through the infamous Quigley water obstacle course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. The Quigley consists of a long canal with barbed wire and three 4-foot cement culverts submerged in swampy, snake-infested water that candidates must swim through as a part of the OCS training program.

Officer Candidates test their courage, commitment and motivation as they navigate through the infamous Quigley water obstacle course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. The Quigley consists of a long canal with barbed wire and three 4-foot cement culverts submerged in swampy, snake-infested water that candidates must swim through as a part of the OCS training program.

Photo by Marine Corps Image

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