Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Cooper, religious program specialist, helps Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Farmer prepare mass at the Marine Corps Memorial Chapel on Oct. 8, 2013. Cooper was selected as the Headquarters Marine Corps National Capital Region Senior Sailor of the Quarter. - Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Cooper, religious program specialist, helps Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Farmer prepare mass at the Marine Corps Memorial Chapel on Oct. 8, 2013. Cooper was selected as the Headquarters Marine Corps National Capital Region Senior Sailor of the Quarter.
Fall is here. Those interested in finding venues that offer traditional autumn activities don’t have to look very far. - Fall is here. Those interested in finding venues that offer traditional autumn activities don’t have to look very far.
Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico greet members of the Joint Task Force- National Capital Region at Camp Upsher on Oct. 3, 2013. The interservice officers toured the camp to see its limitations and capabilities. - Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico greet members of the Joint Task Force- National Capital Region at Camp Upsher on Oct. 3, 2013. The interservice officers toured the camp to see its limitations and capabilities.
The Quantico Warriors varsity football team runs drills while preparing for a game against the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellowjackets from Front Royal, Va., at Butler Stadium on Sept. 23, 2013. The Warriors lost 40-7. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/Released) - The Quantico Warriors varsity football team runs drills while preparing for a game against the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellowjackets from Front Royal, Va., at Butler Stadium on Sept. 23, 2013. The Warriors lost 40-7. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/Released)
Although Marines continue to receive training about the prevention of hazing, there may be updated policies that some are not familiar with. Maintaining a current understanding of policy is important so every Marine knows the definitions and consequences of hazing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/ Released) - Although Marines continue to receive training about the prevention of hazing, there may be updated policies that some are not familiar with. Maintaining a current understanding of policy is important so every Marine knows the definitions and consequences of hazing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/ Released)
Lance Cpl. Stephen Pence, rifleman, stands post during a training exercise at the Urban Training Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 25, 2013. 50 Marines from the A4 platoon of the Fleet Anti- Terrorism Security Team, based in Norfolk, Va., participated in the training. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Stephen Pence, rifleman, stands post during a training exercise at the Urban Training Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 25, 2013. 50 Marines from the A4 platoon of the Fleet Anti- Terrorism Security Team, based in Norfolk, Va., participated in the training. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/ Released)
2nd Lt. Neil Doogan, Charlie Co. student, watches for an enemy during a field exercise at the Military Operations on Urban Terrain Town at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 25, 2013. The Basic School company spent a week practicing urban combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/ Released) - 2nd Lt. Neil Doogan, Charlie Co. student, watches for an enemy during a field exercise at the Military Operations on Urban Terrain Town at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 25, 2013. The Basic School company spent a week practicing urban combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/ Released)
Eleven participants prepare for a Headquarters and Service Battalion-sponsored motorcycle ride to Manassas, Sept. 19, 2013. All Headquarters and Service Bn. riders and those from commands that don’t have a monthly motorcycle mentorship program, are invited to attend the monthly event. - Eleven participants prepare for a Headquarters and Service Battalion-sponsored motorcycle ride to Manassas, Sept. 19, 2013. All Headquarters and Service Bn. riders and those from commands that don’t have a monthly motorcycle mentorship program, are invited to attend the monthly event.
As of Oct. 1, 2013, corporals must complete a Corporals Course to be PME complete for promotion eligibility. Courses are offered online and by some commands. - As of Oct. 1, 2013, corporals must complete a Corporals Course to be PME complete for promotion eligibility. Courses are offered online and by some commands.
Ava, 11, kicks a ball during a middle school soccer game between Highland School, from Warrenton, and Quantico Middle/High School at Butler Stadium on Sept. 17, 2013. Highland won the game 7-1. - Ava, 11, kicks a ball during a middle school soccer game between Highland School, from Warrenton, and Quantico Middle/High School at Butler Stadium on Sept. 17, 2013. Highland won the game 7-1.