Quantico Middle/High School senior Shelby poses on Sept. 4, 2013, the day she received her official acceptance to Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. - Quantico Middle/High School senior Shelby poses on Sept. 4, 2013, the day she received her official acceptance to Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.
Contractors with the Louis Berger Group work in the area designated “Locus A” near Russell Road on July 31, 2013. Archaeologists found two large fire pits and a high concentration of fire-cracked rocks in the area indicating some unknown but specific use by ancient Native Americans. - Contractors with the Louis Berger Group work in the area designated “Locus A” near Russell Road on July 31, 2013. Archaeologists found two large fire pits and a high concentration of fire-cracked rocks in the area indicating some unknown but specific use by ancient Native Americans.
The Modern Day Marine brought nearly 400 defense industry vendors together with Marine Corps decision-makers and everyday Marines for three days at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 24 to 26, 2013. Vendors showed up with everything from small arms, gloves and socks to drones and armored vehicles. - The Modern Day Marine brought nearly 400 defense industry vendors together with Marine Corps decision-makers and everyday Marines for three days at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 24 to 26, 2013. Vendors showed up with everything from small arms, gloves and socks to drones and armored vehicles.
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.
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)
Fifth-grader Luke takes his own fingerprints to find out which of the three basic types of fingerprints he has. Students attending the Crime Scene Investigator Workshop put on by the Tiger Woods Learning Center at the Quantico Youth Center on Sept. 21, 2013, also learned how investigators once used body measurements to identify suspects. - Fifth-grader Luke takes his own fingerprints to find out which of the three basic types of fingerprints he has. Students attending the Crime Scene Investigator Workshop put on by the Tiger Woods Learning Center at the Quantico Youth Center on Sept. 21, 2013, also learned how investigators once used body measurements to identify suspects.
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.
During a training session on patrolling, Sgt. Terrance Bowens tells patrolmen Cpl. Brian Lasecki and Lance Cpl. Grant Patterson the course they’ll take across the lawn of Range Management Branch’s backyard. Bowens finished at the top of his Advanced Infantry Course in August and has used what he learned to institute a noncommissioned officer leadership development program at RMB. - During a training session on patrolling, Sgt. Terrance Bowens tells patrolmen Cpl. Brian Lasecki and Lance Cpl. Grant Patterson the course they’ll take across the lawn of Range Management Branch’s backyard. Bowens finished at the top of his Advanced Infantry Course in August and has used what he learned to institute a noncommissioned officer leadership development program at RMB.