An aerial photo taken Jan. 31 of Marine Corps University, situated near the Potomac River aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, shows the progress of the various construction projects to date. - An aerial photo taken Jan. 31 of Marine Corps University, situated near the Potomac River aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, shows the progress of the various construction projects to date.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, assumed command of Marine Corps University (MCU) at Ellis hall, MCU, Quantico Va., Nov 18, 2014. Brig. Gen. Pratt takes over command from Brig Gen. Thomas Weidley, as President of MCU. Maj. Gen. James Lukeman was guest speaker for the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, assumed command of Marine Corps University (MCU) at Ellis hall, MCU, Quantico Va., Nov 18, 2014. Brig. Gen. Pratt takes over command from Brig Gen. Thomas Weidley, as President of MCU. Maj. Gen. James Lukeman was guest speaker for the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released)