Veterans gather for a QIMSA-sponsored hunt. QIMSA provides all-encompassing, expense-free outdoor experiences aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico for wounded warriors. Photo courtesy QIMSA. - Veterans gather for a QIMSA-sponsored hunt. QIMSA provides all-encompassing, expense-free outdoor experiences aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico for wounded warriors. Photo courtesy QIMSA.
Master Sgt. Berle Sigman, a student in the Faculty Advisors Course (FAC) at the Quantico Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Academy, completes a High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) physical training session aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico June 27 with Master Gunnery Sgt. Amber Hecht, a lead instructor in the FAC. Sigman, whose original Military Occupational Specialty was 0369 Infantryman, will teach warfighting classes at the SNCO Academy after he gradutes from the course on June 29. He was injured in Ramadi, Iraq in 2004, leading to the loss of his leg. - Master Sgt. Berle Sigman, a student in the Faculty Advisors Course (FAC) at the Quantico Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Academy, completes a High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) physical training session aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico June 27 with Master Gunnery Sgt. Amber Hecht, a lead instructor in the FAC. Sigman, whose original Military Occupational Specialty was 0369 Infantryman, will teach warfighting classes at the SNCO Academy after he gradutes from the course on June 29. He was injured in Ramadi, Iraq in 2004, leading to the loss of his leg.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 11th anniversary of the death of his friend 1st Lt. Dan Malcolm’s death, Kutilek, a student at Command and Staff College, will embark on a 200-mile bike ride around Marine Corps Base Quantico to honor his friend by raising money for the Semper Fi Fund, which provides financial and emotional support for injured or ill service members - On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 11th anniversary of the death of his friend 1st Lt. Dan Malcolm’s death, Kutilek, a student at Command and Staff College, will embark on a 200-mile bike ride around Marine Corps Base Quantico to honor his friend by raising money for the Semper Fi Fund, which provides financial and emotional support for injured or ill service members
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Staff Sgt. Adam Jacks became the first single-limb amputee to pass the grueling Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course on Nov. 25. - Staff Sgt. Adam Jacks became the first single-limb amputee to pass the grueling Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course on Nov. 25.
Navy chief Troy Biggham, a wounded warrior from Fort Belvoir, shows off the 7-point buck he shot on Nov. 8 during the muzzleloader hunt about Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Navy chief Troy Biggham, a wounded warrior from Fort Belvoir, shows off the 7-point buck he shot on Nov. 8 during the muzzleloader hunt about Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Col. Todd S. Tomko, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Regiment, recently presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Capt. Antoine Bates for his efforts in bettering the lives of Wounded Warriors. (photo courtesy of the Wounded Warrior Regiment) - Col. Todd S. Tomko, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Regiment, recently presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Capt. Antoine Bates for his efforts in bettering the lives of Wounded Warriors. (photo courtesy of the Wounded Warrior Regiment)
The rehabilitation phase is when wounded, ill or injured Marines begin to get their lives back, leaving the hospital to compete in sporting events and other outings at the same time that they plan their careers and their families’ lives begin to return to normal. Here, a wounded warrior competes by handcycle in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon. - The rehabilitation phase is when wounded, ill or injured Marines begin to get their lives back, leaving the hospital to compete in sporting events and other outings at the same time that they plan their careers and their families’ lives begin to return to normal. Here, a wounded warrior competes by handcycle in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon.
Former Cpl. Carlos Torres embraces 2nd Lt. Brian Parker, his onetime platoon sergeant, at the Marine Corps Marathon 10K finish line. It was Quantico's most popular picture from the event. - Former Cpl. Carlos Torres embraces 2nd Lt. Brian Parker, his onetime platoon sergeant, at the Marine Corps Marathon 10K finish line. It was Quantico's most popular picture from the event.