Marathon runners reaching out for a slice of orange, to recharge their energy at the first food station of the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 27, 2013. The runners have just completed the first nine miles of the race. - Marathon runners reaching out for a slice of orange, to recharge their energy at the first food station of the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 27, 2013. The runners have just completed the first nine miles of the race.
Brandi Salvant, officer, Provost Marshal Office, and Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Michael A. Beyer, stand at their drug drop-off point at the Marine Corps Exchange as part of the “National Drug Take Back Initiative” hosted by Security Battalion on Oct. 23, 2013. This is the fourth year in a row Security Battalion has hosted the event. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Cuong Le/Released) - Brandi Salvant, officer, Provost Marshal Office, and Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Michael A. Beyer, stand at their drug drop-off point at the Marine Corps Exchange as part of the “National Drug Take Back Initiative” hosted by Security Battalion on Oct. 23, 2013. This is the fourth year in a row Security Battalion has hosted the event. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Cuong Le/Released)
Jesi, 4, a Belgian malinois, sits in wait for a command from her handler, Cpl. Justin Territo, military working dog hander, Military Working Dog Section, at the obedience course on Oct. 18, 2013. Cpl. Justin Territo, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Section, was one of two students picked to go to K-9 school and become a military dog handler. - Jesi, 4, a Belgian malinois, sits in wait for a command from her handler, Cpl. Justin Territo, military working dog hander, Military Working Dog Section, at the obedience course on Oct. 18, 2013. Cpl. Justin Territo, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Section, was one of two students picked to go to K-9 school and become a military dog handler.
Robert, 2, plays in a field of bubbles during the 2nd Annual Fall Festival hosted at Weapons Training Battalion on Oct. 19, 2013. The festival gives Marines and their families the chance to meet each other. - Robert, 2, plays in a field of bubbles during the 2nd Annual Fall Festival hosted at Weapons Training Battalion on Oct. 19, 2013. The festival gives Marines and their families the chance to meet each other.
TJ removes his wet firefighting gear and prepares to enter the fire station and eat dinner on Oct. 10, 2013. TJ is a 3-year-old who has Langerhan cell histiocytosis. - TJ removes his wet firefighting gear and prepares to enter the fire station and eat dinner on Oct. 10, 2013. TJ is a 3-year-old who has Langerhan cell histiocytosis.
Caroline, sophomore, Quantico Varsity Volleyball Team prepares to return a serve during a match against Grace Preparatory School hosted at the Quantico Middle/High School on Oct. 10, 2013. Quantico is currently undefeated. - Caroline, sophomore, Quantico Varsity Volleyball Team prepares to return a serve during a match against Grace Preparatory School hosted at the Quantico Middle/High School on Oct. 10, 2013. Quantico is currently undefeated.
Students from John H. Russell Elementary listen to a fire safety brief, given by a fire instructor from Quantico Fire and Emergency Services on Oct. 8, 2013. The students were in the smokehouse when harmless smoke was pumped in to it to simulate a burning house. - Students from John H. Russell Elementary listen to a fire safety brief, given by a fire instructor from Quantico Fire and Emergency Services on Oct. 8, 2013. The students were in the smokehouse when harmless smoke was pumped in to it to simulate a burning house.
Cpl. Ivan Gonzalezaerrea, 21,TBS warfighting division, Edinburg, Texas, fires down range at a T-40 Marathon Robot during a Moving Target Engagement exercise at Range 12 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 20, 2013. The weapons Marines will be firing during the exercise are: the 5.56 mm semiautomatic rifle, an M-16 service rifle and the Heckler-Koch M27 infantry automatic rifle. - Cpl. Ivan Gonzalezaerrea, 21,TBS warfighting division, Edinburg, Texas, fires down range at a T-40 Marathon Robot during a Moving Target Engagement exercise at Range 12 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 20, 2013. The weapons Marines will be firing during the exercise are: the 5.56 mm semiautomatic rifle, an M-16 service rifle and the Heckler-Koch M27 infantry automatic rifle.
2nd Lt. Jessica Giusti recently graduated from The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in July. She is scheduled to attend the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center in January to become a signals intelligence officer. Giusti enlisted in the Corps in 2006 but now has a bachelor’s degree in business management and master’s degree in international business. The Minnesota native is one of many military students who take advantage of the education opportunities that the Marine Corps offers. - 2nd Lt. Jessica Giusti recently graduated from The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in July. She is scheduled to attend the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center in January to become a signals intelligence officer. Giusti enlisted in the Corps in 2006 but now has a bachelor’s degree in business management and master’s degree in international business. The Minnesota native is one of many military students who take advantage of the education opportunities that the Marine Corps offers.
A 1955 Ford Crown Victoria is displayed at the 2nd Annual Quantico Car Show hosted aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 21, 2013. The 1955 Ford Crown Victoria, owned by Thomas Klapak, who won overall favorite and favorite interior during the event. - A 1955 Ford Crown Victoria is displayed at the 2nd Annual Quantico Car Show hosted aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 21, 2013. The 1955 Ford Crown Victoria, owned by Thomas Klapak, who won overall favorite and favorite interior during the event.