Sgt. Amamda Eason, Headquarters and Service Battalion career planning sergeant, completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. More than 23,350 participants completed the 26.2 mile route, which was concluded at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps War Memorial. - Sgt. Amamda Eason, Headquarters and Service Battalion career planning sergeant, completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. More than 23,350 participants completed the 26.2 mile route, which was concluded at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps War Memorial.

Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7. - Cpl. Michael Greenberg, a collision investigator at Marine Corps Base Quantico, who is certified by the Department of Defense, trains on the Total Station, which is used to capture detailed measurements of a collision scene, Oct. 7.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Dotson, completes the 40th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. The veteran served 12 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps. This was the third marathon he completed in 15 days. - Staff Sgt. Brandon Dotson, completes the 40th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. The veteran served 12 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps. This was the third marathon he completed in 15 days.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders addresses Fox Company at The Basic School on Oct. 19. The Marines were being briefed on their role in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C. - Marine Corps Base Quantico Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders addresses Fox Company at The Basic School on Oct. 19. The Marines were being briefed on their role in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C.

Maj. John R. Bitonti II, Headquarters and Service Battalion, helps his son try out the latest weapon technology on display during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29. Although many of the products were not currently in use by the Corps, the exposition gave vendors the opportunity to promote their products to Marines. - Maj. John R. Bitonti II, Headquarters and Service Battalion, helps his son try out the latest weapon technology on display during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29. Although many of the products were not currently in use by the Corps, the exposition gave vendors the opportunity to promote their products to Marines.

Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lemus became the first Marine on Fort Lee to achieve Master Instructor certification Aug. 4. Lemus, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, in addition to his certificate, was also presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his hard work and dedication. - Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lemus became the first Marine on Fort Lee to achieve Master Instructor certification Aug. 4. Lemus, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, in addition to his certificate, was also presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his hard work and dedication.

Cpl. Larry Morris talks with Marines during his visit to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Morris and the two other Marines who closed the embassy in Havana in 1961, visited MCESG in preparation for their return to Cuba to help reopen the embassy after 54 years. - Cpl. Larry Morris talks with Marines during his visit to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Morris and the two other Marines who closed the embassy in Havana in 1961, visited MCESG in preparation for their return to Cuba to help reopen the embassy after 54 years.

Sen. John Warner speaks to an audience of Marine Corps University students and staff, and distinguished guests during an Aug. 7 ceremony dedicating the new MCU building in his name. Behind him is a new portrait of Brig. Gen. Edwin Simmons that will hang in the Brigadier General Edwin H. Simmons Marine Corps History Center. - Sen. John Warner speaks to an audience of Marine Corps University students and staff, and distinguished guests during an Aug. 7 ceremony dedicating the new MCU building in his name. Behind him is a new portrait of Brig. Gen. Edwin Simmons that will hang in the Brigadier General Edwin H. Simmons Marine Corps History Center.

On July 23, Col. Josephy Murray, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, presented awards to civilian employees of the base who have reached length of service milestones, earned employee of the quarter and provided extraordinary assistance during the DoD Warrior Games. - On July 23, Col. Josephy Murray, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, presented awards to civilian employees of the base who have reached length of service milestones, earned employee of the quarter and provided extraordinary assistance during the DoD Warrior Games.

The northern long-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with a body length of 3 to 3.7 inches, but a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. It is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. - The northern long-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with a body length of 3 to 3.7 inches, but a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. It is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.