The new mainside trail map, produced by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch, is now out in all the trailhead kiosks around base. The updates include the addition of the Geiger Ridge trail network and more accurate representations of the trails. - The new mainside trail map, produced by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch, is now out in all the trailhead kiosks around base. The updates include the addition of the Geiger Ridge trail network and more accurate representations of the trails.
Col. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., base sergeant major, stand at attention after placing a wreath at the grave site of President James Madison during Monday’s ceremony at Montpelier to commemorate the 264th birthday of the nation’s fourth president. - Col. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., base sergeant major, stand at attention after placing a wreath at the grave site of President James Madison during Monday’s ceremony at Montpelier to commemorate the 264th birthday of the nation’s fourth president.
An aerial photograph of the construction of the Marine Corps University building aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 14, 2014. The photograph was taken to show each phase of the construction process. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/ Released) - An aerial photograph of the construction of the Marine Corps University building aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 14, 2014. The photograph was taken to show each phase of the construction process. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/ Released)
A civilian Marine who works in the Program and Resources Office at Headquarters Marine Corps learns about different small arms before doing live at Weapons Training Battalion. Employees from P&R visited Quantico June 6, to better understand how their work impacts Marines in the fleet. - A civilian Marine who works in the Program and Resources Office at Headquarters Marine Corps learns about different small arms before doing live at Weapons Training Battalion. Employees from P&R visited Quantico June 6, to better understand how their work impacts Marines in the fleet.
The Quantico National Cemetery spans 725-acres and was founded in 1983. The facility conducts more than 1,100 funerals annually, and is the resting place for more than 31,000 veterans that have buried and 4,449 veterans that have been cremated. - The Quantico National Cemetery spans 725-acres and was founded in 1983. The facility conducts more than 1,100 funerals annually, and is the resting place for more than 31,000 veterans that have buried and 4,449 veterans that have been cremated.
The Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard retires the colors at the conclusion of the Potomac Region Veterans Council Memorial Day Ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery May 26, 2014. Young and old gathered to memorialize those who have, and will, given their lives for their country. - The Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard retires the colors at the conclusion of the Potomac Region Veterans Council Memorial Day Ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery May 26, 2014. Young and old gathered to memorialize those who have, and will, given their lives for their country.
Many trees, like the one pictured, were felled when a derecho hit Marine Corps Base Quantico June 30, 2012. Storms like that one remind base commanders and staff that they need to be ready at a moment's notice for the unexpected. Col. David W. Maxwell, base commander, took that warning to heart and conducted a Destructive Weather Tabletop Exercise May 22, 2014. - Many trees, like the one pictured, were felled when a derecho hit Marine Corps Base Quantico June 30, 2012. Storms like that one remind base commanders and staff that they need to be ready at a moment's notice for the unexpected. Col. David W. Maxwell, base commander, took that warning to heart and conducted a Destructive Weather Tabletop Exercise May 22, 2014.
Col. David Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Quantico base commander, carries a presidential wreath to the resting place of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States of America. Maxwell was selected by President Barack Obama to present the wreath at Madison's obelisk as part of a tradition of honoring all former commanders-in-chief. - Col. David Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Quantico base commander, carries a presidential wreath to the resting place of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States of America. Maxwell was selected by President Barack Obama to present the wreath at Madison's obelisk as part of a tradition of honoring all former commanders-in-chief.
Center for Advanced Operational Cultural Learning Africa desk research analyst Florence Dawson enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2004 after waiting six years to receive her Green Card. Dawson teaches French and other cultural aspects of Africa to Marines and other service members who are preparing to deploy to regions of the continent. - Center for Advanced Operational Cultural Learning Africa desk research analyst Florence Dawson enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2004 after waiting six years to receive her Green Card. Dawson teaches French and other cultural aspects of Africa to Marines and other service members who are preparing to deploy to regions of the continent.
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