Marchar Bison, 53, uses the H20 water station after a long run at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 30, 2013. The water station provides Marines and civilians a good source of hydration while conducting physical training. - Marchar Bison, 53, uses the H20 water station after a long run at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 30, 2013. The water station provides Marines and civilians a good source of hydration while conducting physical training.

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)

Stefanie Kivelin, base energy manager, holds onto the generator while Alyna, 10, powers the water wheel, as, from left, Jade, 9; David, 10; Donovan, 9; Arianna, 8; and Mylee, 10, watch to see how their creation works. - Stefanie Kivelin, base energy manager, holds onto the generator while Alyna, 10, powers the water wheel, as, from left, Jade, 9; David, 10; Donovan, 9; Arianna, 8; and Mylee, 10, watch to see how their creation works.

Capt. Justin Sharpe spends time with his children during the Marine Corps University Picnic held at Locus Grove Park aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 28, 2013. More than 36 countries participated in the Marine Corps University Picnic. - Capt. Justin Sharpe spends time with his children during the Marine Corps University Picnic held at Locus Grove Park aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 28, 2013. More than 36 countries participated in the Marine Corps University Picnic.

Marines listen and take notes during the Transition Readiness Seminars’ “10 Steps to a Federal Resume” workshop July 16, 2013, at the Religious Annex aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The goal was to help military members, civilians and military spouses improve their resume and navigate the federal hiring process. - Marines listen and take notes during the Transition Readiness Seminars’ “10 Steps to a Federal Resume” workshop July 16, 2013, at the Religious Annex aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The goal was to help military members, civilians and military spouses improve their resume and navigate the federal hiring process.

Capt. Peter Thermos, Cpl. Kevin Simek, Cpl. Seth Dennis and Cpl. John Bandy, the fastest team, poses for a picture with the VIPs of the 2013 Inaugural Montford Point Marine Memorial Biathlon held Camp Barrett and WTBn’s Range 4 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 26. Members of the Montford Point Association were a few of the VIPs present. - Capt. Peter Thermos, Cpl. Kevin Simek, Cpl. Seth Dennis and Cpl. John Bandy, the fastest team, poses for a picture with the VIPs of the 2013 Inaugural Montford Point Marine Memorial Biathlon held Camp Barrett and WTBn’s Range 4 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 26. Members of the Montford Point Association were a few of the VIPs present.

Robin Hutton, president of Angels without Wings and the major fundraiser behind the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park’s new statue of Korean War hero Staff Sgt. Reckless; Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps; and Jocelyn Russell, the artist who created the statue, stand at attention during the statue’s July 26, 2013, unveiling ceremony. - Robin Hutton, president of Angels without Wings and the major fundraiser behind the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park’s new statue of Korean War hero Staff Sgt. Reckless; Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps; and Jocelyn Russell, the artist who created the statue, stand at attention during the statue’s July 26, 2013, unveiling ceremony.

Charlie Co. candidates from the Officer Candidates School, participate in a medical evacuation exercise during a second Small Unit Leadership Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 25, 2013. The event evaluates leadership, command presence, communication and decision making. - Charlie Co. candidates from the Officer Candidates School, participate in a medical evacuation exercise during a second Small Unit Leadership Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 25, 2013. The event evaluates leadership, command presence, communication and decision making.

Marine Corps Base Quantico will revive Vacation Bible School, a weeklong religious camp, from Aug. 12-16.From 9 a.m. to noon each day, participants can interact while visiting a variety of stations that include, Bible stories, music, crafts, games and presentations from several base units - Marine Corps Base Quantico will revive Vacation Bible School, a weeklong religious camp, from Aug. 12-16.From 9 a.m. to noon each day, participants can interact while visiting a variety of stations that include, Bible stories, music, crafts, games and presentations from several base units

Capt. Jeremiah Hamric, officer in charge, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, shows some of the rounds most commonly found unexploded around Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Capt. Jeremiah Hamric, officer in charge, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, shows some of the rounds most commonly found unexploded around Marine Corps Base Quantico.