Col. David Maxwell, base commander, presents the results of fall’s civilian climate survey at Little Hall Dec. 18. - Col. David Maxwell, base commander, presents the results of fall’s civilian climate survey at Little Hall Dec. 18.
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Sgt. Alex Tucker, base color sergeant, Ceremonial Platoon, holds onto a sheathed American flag before a practice session. Tucker, a Philadelphia native, is Quantico’s 13th color sergeant since 1999. - MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Sgt. Alex Tucker, base color sergeant, Ceremonial Platoon, holds onto a sheathed American flag before a practice session. Tucker, a Philadelphia native, is Quantico’s 13th color sergeant since 1999.
Lance Cpl. Kadie Tallentire stands in front of the Provost Marshall Office aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday. Tallentire is one of many Marines who will stand duty on Christmas Eve and Day. - Lance Cpl. Kadie Tallentire stands in front of the Provost Marshall Office aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday. Tallentire is one of many Marines who will stand duty on Christmas Eve and Day.
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Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Richard Holcomb, left, and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (Va.-1) look on as Maj. Gen. James Kessler, commander of Marine Corps Installations Command, addresses the audience at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Dec. 17. - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Richard Holcomb, left, and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (Va.-1) look on as Maj. Gen. James Kessler, commander of Marine Corps Installations Command, addresses the audience at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Dec. 17.
Col. David Maxwell, base commander, addresses base residents at a briefing on the upcoming Resident Energy Conservation Program on Dec. 17 at Little Hall. - Col. David Maxwell, base commander, addresses base residents at a briefing on the upcoming Resident Energy Conservation Program on Dec. 17 at Little Hall.
Santa sits in the front seat of the fire truck at the Main Side Fire Station on Saturday. The Marine Corps Base Quantico Fire Department helped spread holiday cheer giving Santa rides, accompanying the band and even by putting on the big red suit. - Santa sits in the front seat of the fire truck at the Main Side Fire Station on Saturday. The Marine Corps Base Quantico Fire Department helped spread holiday cheer giving Santa rides, accompanying the band and even by putting on the big red suit.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. – Lance Cpl. Adam Tucker, Combat Camera, Headquarters and Service Battalion, rests a hand upon a tombstone after placing a wreath upon it at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 15. - ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. – Lance Cpl. Adam Tucker, Combat Camera, Headquarters and Service Battalion, rests a hand upon a tombstone after placing a wreath upon it at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 15.
Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, adjusts the hair bow of Trinity, 2, while meeting her mother Lauren Lee, during the book signing for the “First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List,” at the Marine Corps Main Exchange on Friday. Bonnie spoke with the spouses about the books on the list and what some of the struggles military wives deal with. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tabitha Bartley/released) - Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, adjusts the hair bow of Trinity, 2, while meeting her mother Lauren Lee, during the book signing for the “First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List,” at the Marine Corps Main Exchange on Friday. Bonnie spoke with the spouses about the books on the list and what some of the struggles military wives deal with. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tabitha Bartley/released)
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the officers-to-be of the Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. before swearing them in at the National Museum of the Marine Corps the morning of Dec. 13. - Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the officers-to-be of the Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. before swearing them in at the National Museum of the Marine Corps the morning of Dec. 13.