Past what seems to be the end of the Town of Quantico, nearly 150 boat slips line the water’s edge. Just beyond the east end of Potomac Avenue, sit two small buildings. One on either end of the road. Kayaks are stacked rows high; life jackets hang to dry in the sun, and outdoor gear waits to be fitted for its weekend destination on the Potomac River. - Kate Cutshall, outdoor commercial recreation program manager, Marine Corps Community Services speaks about the new Lunga Recreation Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 18, 2022. Lunga will be open for camping, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The facility closed in 2012 due to the discovery of unexploded ordnance. Cleanup efforts are currently being made by Marine Corps Community Services Quantico and Navy Facilities Command Washington to restore Lunga as a safe and fun place for Marines and their families. The new Lunga Recreation Facility is expected to open in the near future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Boster)
Civilian length of service honorees and civilians of the third quarter of 2013 gather around Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico. From left are legal counselor Laurie Hurley, David McCovery of the Logistics Division, Barbara Wells of Marine Corps Community Services, Bernard Graninger of the Installation and Environment Division, Pat Lam of Manpower Division, Jeff Weaver of Marine Corps Community Services, Maxwell, Robert Garner of I & E Division, Nancy Holmes of MCCS, Scott Watson of MCCS, Leigh Curatola of MCCS, George Mading of Security Battalion, Connie Underwood of MCCS and Amelia Garringer of MCCS. - Civilian length of service honorees and civilians of the third quarter of 2013 gather around Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico. From left are legal counselor Laurie Hurley, David McCovery of the Logistics Division, Barbara Wells of Marine Corps Community Services, Bernard Graninger of the Installation and Environment Division, Pat Lam of Manpower Division, Jeff Weaver of Marine Corps Community Services, Maxwell, Robert Garner of I & E Division, Nancy Holmes of MCCS, Scott Watson of MCCS, Leigh Curatola of MCCS, George Mading of Security Battalion, Connie Underwood of MCCS and Amelia Garringer of MCCS.
Buzzlightyear, also known as Jordan, a 3-year-old child, recieves candy from fire inspector, Jimmy Raines while trick-or-treating. MCB Quantico fire station and police officers were patrolling around base housing to make sure all is safe and sound on Halloween night. - Buzzlightyear, also known as Jordan, a 3-year-old child, recieves candy from fire inspector, Jimmy Raines while trick-or-treating. MCB Quantico fire station and police officers were patrolling around base housing to make sure all is safe and sound on Halloween night.
Gunnery Sgt. Gage CoDuto looks at an old shell on Range 7 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 30, 2013. The Marines, all Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, conducted a range sweep to clear the range of unexploded ordnance. - Gunnery Sgt. Gage CoDuto looks at an old shell on Range 7 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 30, 2013. The Marines, all Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, conducted a range sweep to clear the range of unexploded ordnance.
Travis Sullivan, 30, Barneveld, Wis. prepares to fire an arrow down range on Oct. 23, 2013 at the Quantico Archery Site aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.The Quantico Archery Site was constructed in 2008 by the Conservational Volunteer Program. - Travis Sullivan, 30, Barneveld, Wis. prepares to fire an arrow down range on Oct. 23, 2013 at the Quantico Archery Site aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Quantico Archery Site was constructed in 2008 by the Conservational Volunteer Program.
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Barry Fletcher with a gold badge in recognition of his 50 years of service in the Green Howards Association. Fletcher was a member of the Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army in 1963, and was present in Tripoli when the units exchanged plaques for the second time. The first plaque exchange took place in Shangai, China in 1927. - Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Barry Fletcher with a gold badge in recognition of his 50 years of service in the Green Howards Association. Fletcher was a member of the Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army in 1963, and was present in Tripoli when the units exchanged plaques for the second time. The first plaque exchange took place in Shangai, China in 1927.
Firefighters Michael Pifer and Marius Cobbs spray a vehicle at the Ammo Supply Point aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 29, 2013. The supply point worked with the Quantico Fire Department to conduct a fire drill. - Firefighters Michael Pifer and Marius Cobbs spray a vehicle at the Ammo Supply Point aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 29, 2013. The supply point worked with the Quantico Fire Department to conduct a fire drill.
Col. Robin Gallant, commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, attends a meeting about drug abuse and how to recognize the signs of a drug abuser in accordance with Red Ribbon Week at Yale Hall on Oct. 23, 2013. The brief was given by DEA Agent Steve Peterson, who talked about the importance of recognizing and helping drug abusers. - Col. Robin Gallant, commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, attends a meeting about drug abuse and how to recognize the signs of a drug abuser in accordance with Red Ribbon Week at Yale Hall on Oct. 23, 2013. The brief was given by DEA Agent Steve Peterson, who talked about the importance of recognizing and helping drug abusers.
Carol Zlatich, nursing student at Chamberlain College of Nursing and volunteer at Medical Aid Station 7, right, passes out Tylenol, while Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Smith, a family medical physician at the Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic, which falls under Naval Health Clinic Quantico, marks the number tags of runners who receive pain relievers. - Carol Zlatich, nursing student at Chamberlain College of Nursing and volunteer at Medical Aid Station 7, right, passes out Tylenol, while Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Smith, a family medical physician at the Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic, which falls under Naval Health Clinic Quantico, marks the number tags of runners who receive pain relievers.