U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, pose for a group photo with Gen. David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during the annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition awards ceremony in the Hawkins Room at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2023.The annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition is a service-recognized competitive environment to determine, under simulated combat conditions, which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrates their combat capabilities and operational proficiency. - U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, pose for a group photo with Gen. David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during the annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition awards ceremony in the Hawkins Room at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2023.The annual Marine Corps rifle squad competition is a service-recognized competitive environment to determine, under simulated combat conditions, which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrates their combat capabilities and operational proficiency.

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Bradley Feldkamp, a motor transport operator, left, Lance Corporal Nicholas Dural, an infantry rifleman, center, and Corporal John Darby, a flight equipment technician, right, all attending Marine Security Guard School at Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, pose for a photo after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for heroic acts performed while off-duty after an awards ceremony on Quantico, Virginia, April 6, 2023. The Marines received the award after intervening during an altercation between civilians involving a knife. The Marines successfully deescalated the situation, recovered the weapon and restrained the perpetrators until the police arrived on scene. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Keegan Bailey) - U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Bradley Feldkamp, a motor transport operator, left, Lance Corporal Nicholas Dural, an infantry rifleman, center, and Corporal John Darby, a flight equipment technician, right, all attending Marine Security Guard School at Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, pose for a photo after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for heroic acts performed while off-duty after an awards ceremony on Quantico, Virginia, April 6, 2023. The Marines received the award after intervening during an altercation between civilians involving a knife. The Marines successfully deescalated the situation, recovered the weapon and restrained the perpetrators until the police arrived on scene. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Keegan Bailey)

Past what seems to be the end of the Town of Quantico, nearly 150 boat slips line the water’s edge. Just beyond the east end of Potomac Avenue, sit two small buildings. One on either end of the road. Kayaks are stacked rows high; life jackets hang to dry in the sun, and outdoor gear waits to be fitted for its weekend destination on the Potomac River. - Kate Cutshall, outdoor commercial recreation program manager, Marine Corps Community Services speaks about the new Lunga Recreation Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 18, 2022. Lunga will be open for camping, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The facility closed in 2012 due to the discovery of unexploded ordnance. Cleanup efforts are currently being made by Marine Corps Community Services Quantico and Navy Facilities Command Washington to restore Lunga as a safe and fun place for Marines and their families. The new Lunga Recreation Facility is expected to open in the near future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Boster)

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U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released) - U.S. Marines with the Staff Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in the director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visited and learned about landmarks such as the Captial Building, Washington and Lincoln Memorials, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Turner/Released)

Sergeant Major Gerald Saunders, MCINCR - MCB Quantico sergeant major, thanks Fannie Black, the widow of Sgt. Maj. Henry Holstead Black during a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 10 at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. Sergeant Major Black served as the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1977. During his career Black served as a drill instructor, recruiter and infantryman. His was deployed to the Dominican Republic, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His success in the aforementioned duties warranted the Bronze Star with valor device and two award stars, Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon - Sergeant Major Gerald Saunders, MCINCR - MCB Quantico sergeant major, thanks Fannie Black, the widow of Sgt. Maj. Henry Holstead Black during a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 10 at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. Sergeant Major Black served as the seventh Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1977. During his career Black served as a drill instructor, recruiter and infantryman. His was deployed to the Dominican Republic, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His success in the aforementioned duties warranted the Bronze Star with valor device and two award stars, Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon

Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band joins military bands from all around the world in a military parade in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 23. The ceremonial band is a featured performer at the Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29. - Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band joins military bands from all around the world in a military parade in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 23. The ceremonial band is a featured performer at the Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29.

Special Olympics athletes and their buddies line up at the start of the 50-meter sprint during the “Meet in the Middle” held at Butler Stadium Saturday. Boys and girls of all ages and ability levels participated in the noncompetitive event, with all earning a dog tag-style medal and a snow cone at the end of the morning. - Special Olympics athletes and their buddies line up at the start of the 50-meter sprint during the “Meet in the Middle” held at Butler Stadium Saturday. Boys and girls of all ages and ability levels participated in the noncompetitive event, with all earning a dog tag-style medal and a snow cone at the end of the morning.

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Saryi, 9, looks out of the side hatch of a light armored vehicle on Saturday. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, brought the LAV to the parking lot of the main exchange for children to explore. - Saryi, 9, looks out of the side hatch of a light armored vehicle on Saturday. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, brought the LAV to the parking lot of the main exchange for children to explore.