Sgt. Sean Hackney, a student and team chief at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School, explains some of his team’s findings after an infrastructure assessment exercise Aug. 2, 2013, at Marine Corps Base Quantico. MCCMOS students are required to grasp the concepts taught at the schoolhouse prior to graduation. - Sgt. Sean Hackney, a student and team chief at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School, explains some of his team’s findings after an infrastructure assessment exercise Aug. 2, 2013, at Marine Corps Base Quantico. MCCMOS students are required to grasp the concepts taught at the schoolhouse prior to graduation.
Col. David W. Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Quantico commander, shakes hands and thanks, Sam Hill, Northern Virginia Community College provost, July 29, 2013, for NOVA’s efforts to reach the military academic community at the Voluntary Education Center of aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. NOVA revamped their business administration and information systems technology program, making the them shorter. - Col. David W. Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Quantico commander, shakes hands and thanks, Sam Hill, Northern Virginia Community College provost, July 29, 2013, for NOVA’s efforts to reach the military academic community at the Voluntary Education Center of aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. NOVA revamped their business administration and information systems technology program, making the them shorter.
David Crawford, air traffic controller specialist for Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, carefully observes local air traffic in the radar room on July 31, 2013. MCAF maintains one of the most complex airspaces in the Marine Corps, including two military operation airspaces, a restricted airspace and a Special Flight Rules Airspace. - David Crawford, air traffic controller specialist for Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, carefully observes local air traffic in the radar room on July 31, 2013. MCAF maintains one of the most complex airspaces in the Marine Corps, including two military operation airspaces, a restricted airspace and a Special Flight Rules Airspace.
The Marine Corps Family Team Building program aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico encourages families to invest in long-term care insurance, to prevent financial costs that could wipe out retirement savings and weigh emotionally on caregivers. - The Marine Corps Family Team Building program aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico encourages families to invest in long-term care insurance, to prevent financial costs that could wipe out retirement savings and weigh emotionally on caregivers.
Jernavis Draughn, chief executive officer of Athletes Global, teaches a drill during a basketball camp at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Aug. 13, 2013. The week-long camp was hosted for children ages 5-14. - Jernavis Draughn, chief executive officer of Athletes Global, teaches a drill during a basketball camp at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Aug. 13, 2013. The week-long camp was hosted for children ages 5-14.
Devin, 6, watches his bowling ball roll down a lane at the Quantico Bowling Center on August 8, 2013. The Center is offering a special on glow bowling on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August. - Devin, 6, watches his bowling ball roll down a lane at the Quantico Bowling Center on August 8, 2013. The Center is offering a special on glow bowling on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August.
Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. candidates march on the parade deck during their graduation ceremony at OCS aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 9. More than 150 candidates graduated that day. - Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. candidates march on the parade deck during their graduation ceremony at OCS aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Aug. 9. More than 150 candidates graduated that day.
Pvt. Opha May Johnson, 40, first enlisted female Marine sometime after joining the Marine Corps. Johnson enlisted into the reserve in August of 1918. - Pvt. Opha May Johnson, 40, first enlisted female Marine sometime after joining the Marine Corps. Johnson enlisted into the reserve in August of 1918.
Under the watchful eye of an Officer Candidates School staff member, Officer candidates from Echo Company negotiate The Quigley, one of the obstacles making up the Combat Course, at OCS on June 7, 2013. The Quigley is an obstacle that includes maneuvering cement culverts, logs and barbed wire. - Under the watchful eye of an Officer Candidates School staff member, Officer candidates from Echo Company negotiate The Quigley, one of the obstacles making up the Combat Course, at OCS on June 7, 2013. The Quigley is an obstacle that includes maneuvering cement culverts, logs and barbed wire.
Ralph Hoffmann, retired master gunnery sergeant, eats lunch at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Picnic aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on August 3, 2013. Hoffman is a veteran of several well-known Marine Corps battles including Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, Korea. - Ralph Hoffmann, retired master gunnery sergeant, eats lunch at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Picnic aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on August 3, 2013. Hoffman is a veteran of several well-known Marine Corps battles including Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, Korea.