Inventor Igor Sikorsky, the father of American helicopters, visits HMX-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia. In the background is an HO3S-1 helicopter, one of the first two “Whirlybirds” assigned to the U. S. Marine Corps. - Inventor Igor Sikorsky, the father of American helicopters, visits HMX-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia. In the background is an HO3S-1 helicopter, one of the first two “Whirlybirds” assigned to the U. S. Marine Corps.
Col. Brian H. Bufton and Colonel Kevin H. Wild on the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility flight line on June 26. Wild is passing the flag over to Bufton to signify the passing of commanding officer duties. The change of command ceremony was held on Friday and approximately 300 people were in attendance. - Col. Brian H. Bufton and Colonel Kevin H. Wild on the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility flight line on June 26. Wild is passing the flag over to Bufton to signify the passing of commanding officer duties. The change of command ceremony was held on Friday and approximately 300 people were in attendance.
Ospreys, scientifically known as Pandion haliaetus, make Quantico their home from mid-March through mid-fall, when they migrate to Central or South America for winter. - Ospreys, scientifically known as Pandion haliaetus, make Quantico their home from mid-March through mid-fall, when they migrate to Central or South America for winter.
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Marine Helicopter Squadron One Marines, past and present, family members and friends mingle on the flight line with the newest addition to the squadron, a MV-22 B ‘Osprey,’ after a MV-22B Introduction Ceremony in the HMX-1 hangar on May 4, 2013. HMX-1 is scheduled to receive 11 more MV-22B by next summer. - Marine Helicopter Squadron One Marines, past and present, family members and friends mingle on the flight line with the newest addition to the squadron, a MV-22 B ‘Osprey,’ after a MV-22B Introduction Ceremony in the HMX-1 hangar on May 4, 2013. HMX-1 is scheduled to receive 11 more MV-22B by next summer.
Two kite balloons started it all. In July 1918 those balloons lifted off to aid the location of artillery fire. Ninety-five years later, as Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates the anniversary of the Marine Corps Air Facility which has developed from two balloons into a critical part of the Marine Corps aviation mission. - Two kite balloons started it all. In July 1918 those balloons lifted off to aid the location of artillery fire. Ninety-five years later, as Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates the anniversary of the Marine Corps Air Facility which has developed from two balloons into a critical part of the Marine Corps aviation mission.
Lonnie Moore, Officer Candidates School team Extra Hitters third baseman, swings the bat during the intramural softball season opener on Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 17, 2013, at the Field of Dreams 1 and 2. OCS beat the Legal Services Support Section, 18-3. - Lonnie Moore, Officer Candidates School team Extra Hitters third baseman, swings the bat during the intramural softball season opener on Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 17, 2013, at the Field of Dreams 1 and 2. OCS beat the Legal Services Support Section, 18-3.
Caitlin Lewis, Marine Helicopter Squadron One family readiness officer, left, stands with the HMX-1 spouses and children who attended the Nighthawk Spouses’ Coffee Group March 4 in Stafford. The group meets twice a month as a way for HMX-1 spouses to meet and connect with other spouses with similar interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released) - Caitlin Lewis, Marine Helicopter Squadron One family readiness officer, left, stands with the HMX-1 spouses and children who attended the Nighthawk Spouses’ Coffee Group March 4 in Stafford. The group meets twice a month as a way for HMX-1 spouses to meet and connect with other spouses with similar interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)
Capt. Erin Ashford, visits officer for Officer Candidates Schools, Capt. Carla Gerlach, plans and policy officer for Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Maj. Kenneth Jones, legislative liaison, Combat Development and Integration, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, gives two chiefs of staff for congressmen and Maj. Janine Garner, liaison officer for House Congressional Liaison Office for United States Marine Corps, a tour of OCS during the Navy and Marine Corps Caucus Staff Delegation visit on Monday. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the caucus staffers with the Marine Helicopter Squadron 1’s Marine aviation, safety and the way a squadron works. During the visit, caucus staffers visited OCS, The Basic School and the National Museum of the Marine Corps. - Capt. Erin Ashford, visits officer for Officer Candidates Schools, Capt. Carla Gerlach, plans and policy officer for Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Maj. Kenneth Jones, legislative liaison, Combat Development and Integration, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, gives two chiefs of staff for congressmen and Maj. Janine Garner, liaison officer for House Congressional Liaison Office for United States Marine Corps, a tour of OCS during the Navy and Marine Corps Caucus Staff Delegation visit on Monday. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the caucus staffers with the Marine Helicopter Squadron 1’s Marine aviation, safety and the way a squadron works. During the visit, caucus staffers visited OCS, The Basic School and the National Museum of the Marine Corps.