Col. David Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, fills out his Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society contribution form after the NMCRS fund drive kick-off meeting at Little Hall on March 18, 2013. This year’s monetary goal is $175,000 and 100 percent contact. - Col. David Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, fills out his Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society contribution form after the NMCRS fund drive kick-off meeting at Little Hall on March 18, 2013. This year’s monetary goal is $175,000 and 100 percent contact.
Ajawon Gadison, right, and Charles Jones, left, players for Marine Corps Embassy Security Group’s American League intramural basketball team, play defense against Micheal Martinet, a player for Combat Instructor Weapons team on March 18, 2013, at Barber Physical Activity Center. MCESG defeated CI WPNS, 66-44. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paris Capers/Released) - Ajawon Gadison, right, and Charles Jones, left, players for Marine Corps Embassy Security Group’s American League intramural basketball team, play defense against Micheal Martinet, a player for Combat Instructor Weapons team on March 18, 2013, at Barber Physical Activity Center. MCESG defeated CI WPNS, 66-44. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paris Capers/Released)
Col. James Brennan, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, spoke before the 27 veterans and seven spouses were laid to rest at the Quantico National Cemetery on March 16, 2013. Brennan spoke about service members being a part of the same family. - Col. James Brennan, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, spoke before the 27 veterans and seven spouses were laid to rest at the Quantico National Cemetery on March 16, 2013. Brennan spoke about service members being a part of the same family.
Cpl. Jonathan Staples, a trumpet player for the Quantico Marine Band, plays “Retreat” at the official wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 262nd anniversary of former president James Madison's birth on March 16, 2013. Madison, the fourth president of the United States, is known as the Father of the Constitution, because of his pivotal role in the document's drafting. - Cpl. Jonathan Staples, a trumpet player for the Quantico Marine Band, plays “Retreat” at the official wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 262nd anniversary of former president James Madison's birth on March 16, 2013. Madison, the fourth president of the United States, is known as the Father of the Constitution, because of his pivotal role in the document's drafting.
Fire desk operator Sgt. Henry Hurtado, right, briefs Cpl. Andrew Johnson, who will relieve him of his shift, on the events of the day so Johnson will be prepared for any call that might come in. - Fire desk operator Sgt. Henry Hurtado, right, briefs Cpl. Andrew Johnson, who will relieve him of his shift, on the events of the day so Johnson will be prepared for any call that might come in.
Dr. Gerald Weatherspoon, the associate chairman for the department of chemistry and biochemistry at George Mason University, judges one of the four displays assembled by students for the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. first biomedical competition at The Clubs of Quantico on March 13, 2013. - Dr. Gerald Weatherspoon, the associate chairman for the department of chemistry and biochemistry at George Mason University, judges one of the four displays assembled by students for the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. first biomedical competition at The Clubs of Quantico on March 13, 2013.
Capt. Aaron Awtry, ground company grade monitor for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, shakes hands after being awarded the bronze star with a combat distinguishing device on March 13 at The Clubs at Quantico. Awtry’s award is cited for events in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with Fox. Co, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. - Capt. Aaron Awtry, ground company grade monitor for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, shakes hands after being awarded the bronze star with a combat distinguishing device on March 13 at The Clubs at Quantico. Awtry’s award is cited for events in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with Fox. Co, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.
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Quantico tested its “giant voice” system March 12, in conjunction with Virginia Tornado Preparedness Day. In the event of a tornado sighting, the system, as well as the indoor mass notification system, would give safety instructions. - Quantico tested its “giant voice” system March 12, in conjunction with Virginia Tornado Preparedness Day. In the event of a tornado sighting, the system, as well as the indoor mass notification system, would give safety instructions.