Staff Sgt. Brandon Dotson, completes the 40th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. The veteran served 12 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps. This was the third marathon he completed in 15 days. - Staff Sgt. Brandon Dotson, completes the 40th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va. The veteran served 12 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps. This was the third marathon he completed in 15 days.
Courtesy photo of James N. Strock - Courtesy photo of James N. Strock
Quantico Logo - Quantico Logo
Gary Sprifke, Capitol Police commander hazardous material team in Washington D.C., is the subject matter expert for Security Battalion’s monthly professional military education. First responders aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico gathered to hear him speak about response to hazardous emergencies. The monthly Professional Military Educational goes right in line with preparing base security teams for future operations. - Gary Sprifke, Capitol Police commander hazardous material team in Washington D.C., is the subject matter expert for Security Battalion’s monthly professional military education. First responders aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico gathered to hear him speak about response to hazardous emergencies. The monthly Professional Military Educational goes right in line with preparing base security teams for future operations.
Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward presents the Marine Corps Recruiting Command colors to Lt. Gen. Mark Brilakis during the change of command ceremony on Dec. 17. Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy (right) replaced Brilakis as commanding general of MCRC. - Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward presents the Marine Corps Recruiting Command colors to Lt. Gen. Mark Brilakis during the change of command ceremony on Dec. 17. Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy (right) replaced Brilakis as commanding general of MCRC.
The Barber Physical Activity Center is opened at 4 a.m. by Diane Minor, a native of Stafford, Va., since it's opening in 2003. Minor retired Jan. 1, 2016, after 24 years of service aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - The Barber Physical Activity Center is opened at 4 a.m. by Diane Minor, a native of Stafford, Va., since it's opening in 2003. Minor retired Jan. 1, 2016, after 24 years of service aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Maj. Donald Ritenour, retired, National Sojourners Quantico Chapter 44 member, supports the annual Christmas Food Basket program held by his chapter aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Dec. 22. Ritenour was joined by a group of 17 Chapter 44 members and active duty Marines to donate 33 baskets of food to the local community. - Maj. Donald Ritenour, retired, National Sojourners Quantico Chapter 44 member, supports the annual Christmas Food Basket program held by his chapter aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Dec. 22. Ritenour was joined by a group of 17 Chapter 44 members and active duty Marines to donate 33 baskets of food to the local community.
Savannah Lane, Miss Virginia, visits Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia Dec. 22. The Midlothian, Virginia native is currently attending the University of Virginia to study foreign affairs and Middle Eastern studies. As Miss Virginia she participates in many community events throughout the state. - Savannah Lane, Miss Virginia, visits Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia Dec. 22. The Midlothian, Virginia native is currently attending the University of Virginia to study foreign affairs and Middle Eastern studies. As Miss Virginia she participates in many community events throughout the state.