Sergeants Course faculty advisors stand outside the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.Each year Quantico instructors train 800 sergeants to lead Marines on installations across the Corps. - Sergeants Course faculty advisors stand outside the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.Each year Quantico instructors train 800 sergeants to lead Marines on installations across the Corps.
Cpl. Ambrose Bandy (left), marksmanship instructor for Marksmanship Training Co., Weapons Training Battalion, demonstrates correct form when firing a pistol, during a quick impromptu lesson with Marines who are qualifying at the pistol range aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Non-commissioned officers like Bandy are considered the “backbone” of the Marine Corps and are a key component in the commandants plan to bolster leadership and commitment to building Marines who embody the Corps’ ethos and values. - Cpl. Ambrose Bandy (left), marksmanship instructor for Marksmanship Training Co., Weapons Training Battalion, demonstrates correct form when firing a pistol, during a quick impromptu lesson with Marines who are qualifying at the pistol range aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Non-commissioned officers like Bandy are considered the “backbone” of the Marine Corps and are a key component in the commandants plan to bolster leadership and commitment to building Marines who embody the Corps’ ethos and values.
Longtime Quantico waterfowl hunter Emmett Pilkington peers out from a floating duck blind on the tidal waters of Chopawamsic Creek aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on the morning of Oct. 11. - Longtime Quantico waterfowl hunter Emmett Pilkington peers out from a floating duck blind on the tidal waters of Chopawamsic Creek aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on the morning of Oct. 11.
The dining hall that has served Weapons Training Battalion for more than half a century will be replaced by a facility with nearly four times the capacity, making way for a growing Embassy Security Group. - The dining hall that has served Weapons Training Battalion for more than half a century will be replaced by a facility with nearly four times the capacity, making way for a growing Embassy Security Group.
Orvel Ronk, Quantico's antiterrorism program manager, instructs Quantico employees on how to react to an active shooter situation on Oct. 10, during one of several such trainings at Little Hall. - Orvel Ronk, Quantico's antiterrorism program manager, instructs Quantico employees on how to react to an active shooter situation on Oct. 10, during one of several such trainings at Little Hall.
Caroline, sophomore, Quantico Varsity Volleyball Team prepares to return a serve during a match against Grace Preparatory School hosted at the Quantico Middle/High School on Oct. 10, 2013. Quantico is currently undefeated. - Caroline, sophomore, Quantico Varsity Volleyball Team prepares to return a serve during a match against Grace Preparatory School hosted at the Quantico Middle/High School on Oct. 10, 2013. Quantico is currently undefeated.
Sgt. Sergio Montes picks up food from the Bruce Hall “market” line during lunch on Oct. 3. The market theme is part of the menu overhaul that has brought more diners into Bruce Hall in recent months. - Sgt. Sergio Montes picks up food from the Bruce Hall “market” line during lunch on Oct. 3. The market theme is part of the menu overhaul that has brought more diners into Bruce Hall in recent months.
Naval Health Clinic Quantico case managers celebrate National Case Management Week with a cake cutting Oct. 15. From left are Monica Dompey, Tanisha Gibson, Cmdr. Maryellen Hendricks, clinic commanding officer Capt. Kathy Becker, Jennifer Worthy and Hazel Edwards. - Naval Health Clinic Quantico case managers celebrate National Case Management Week with a cake cutting Oct. 15. From left are Monica Dompey, Tanisha Gibson, Cmdr. Maryellen Hendricks, clinic commanding officer Capt. Kathy Becker, Jennifer Worthy and Hazel Edwards.
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An FBI employee explains how a weapon works during a Wounded Warrior event at Range 7 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 17. 2013. More than 30 people participated in the event. - An FBI employee explains how a weapon works during a Wounded Warrior event at Range 7 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Oct. 17. 2013. More than 30 people participated in the event.