Marine Corps Base Quantico Chief of Staff Col. Allen Broughton, James and Alison Malachowski, and Maj. Adam Sacchetti stand at the conclusion of a Jan. 19 ceremony dedicating the new mess hall at Weapons Training Battalion to the Malachowskis' son, James, a Marine staff sergeant who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011. - Marine Corps Base Quantico Chief of Staff Col. Allen Broughton, James and Alison Malachowski, and Maj. Adam Sacchetti stand at the conclusion of a Jan. 19 ceremony dedicating the new mess hall at Weapons Training Battalion to the Malachowskis' son, James, a Marine staff sergeant who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011.
Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Cpl. David Dudley, Expeditionary Air Field, uses proper eye and ear protection during the 5th annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Marine students at the Methods of Entry School use a torch to breach a steel hatch during an exercise at the Goettge Demolition Range. - Marine students at the Methods of Entry School use a torch to breach a steel hatch during an exercise at the Goettge Demolition Range.
Sgt. Collin Rinderer, instructor, Marine Corps Intelligence School, speaks on the radio to one of the Marine Scout Sniper teams operating in the field Jan. 28 as part of the final exercise for the Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course held on the Westside training area of Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Sgt. Collin Rinderer, instructor, Marine Corps Intelligence School, speaks on the radio to one of the Marine Scout Sniper teams operating in the field Jan. 28 as part of the final exercise for the Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course held on the Westside training area of Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Megan, 17, fires her father’s M-1 Garand rifle during a recreational firing session aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Megan, 17, fires her father’s M-1 Garand rifle during a recreational firing session aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Tom Bullins, a civilian with Trigger Time Inc., takes aim with his pistol while competing in the 4th Annual Quantico Shooting Match aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 28. - Tom Bullins, a civilian with Trigger Time Inc., takes aim with his pistol while competing in the 4th Annual Quantico Shooting Match aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 28.
Miguel Cespedes, an Enlisted Instructor Platoon player, prepares to take a foul shot during an intramural basketball game against the Weapons Training Battalion at the Barber Physical Fitness Activity on Feb. 25, 2014. EIP lost 52-34. - Miguel Cespedes, an Enlisted Instructor Platoon player, prepares to take a foul shot during an intramural basketball game against the Weapons Training Battalion at the Barber Physical Fitness Activity on Feb. 25, 2014. EIP lost 52-34.
The dining hall that has served Weapons Training Battalion for more than half a century will be replaced by a facility with nearly four times the capacity, making way for a growing Embassy Security Group. - The dining hall that has served Weapons Training Battalion for more than half a century will be replaced by a facility with nearly four times the capacity, making way for a growing Embassy Security Group.
Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the dedication of Lopez Hall at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 27, 2013. The new dining facility was dedicated in honor of 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez who was killed at Inchon, South Korea on September 15, 1950. - Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the dedication of Lopez Hall at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 27, 2013. The new dining facility was dedicated in honor of 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez who was killed at Inchon, South Korea on September 15, 1950.
A player for Marine Corps Intelligence Activity’s flag football team takes one final step after having his flags snatched during the final game of the season against Weapons Training Battalion at Butler Stadium on Nov. 27. The final score of the game was WTBN 26, MCIA 7. - A player for Marine Corps Intelligence Activity’s flag football team takes one final step after having his flags snatched during the final game of the season against Weapons Training Battalion at Butler Stadium on Nov. 27. The final score of the game was WTBN 26, MCIA 7.