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Lt. Col. William "Bill" Barkley practices his wind-up pitch, preparing for his high school's upcoming season in 1971. Barkley was well known for his passion for baseball, playing and coaching throughout his 18-year career. Barkley, a pilot for Quantico's Helicopter Squadron One, was killed during an aircraft mishap over the Potomac River during a test flight in 1993. After 63 years, Marine Corps Base Quantico's Middle School High School closes its doors, and a new building opens in August during the new school year; with the new school, new sports fields will also be created, featuring Barkley Diamond in dedication to the Marine. (Courtesy photo by Sylvia Barkley Trimble)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles Wolf/Released 250610-M-XV579-1003.JPG

Jun 11, 2025

Lt. Col. William "Bill" Barkley practices his wind-up pitch, preparing for his high school's upcoming season in 1971. Barkley was well known for his passion for baseball, playing and coaching throughout his 18-year career. Barkley, a pilot for Quantico's Helicopter Squadron One, was killed during an aircraft mishap over the Potomac River during a test flight in 1993. After 63 years, Marine Corps Base Quantico's Middle School High School closes its doors, and a new building opens in August during the new school year; with the new school, new sports fields will also be created, featuring Barkley Diamond in dedication to the Marine. (Courtesy photo by Sylvia Barkley Trimble)

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