The Quantico National Cemetery spans 725-acres and was founded in 1983. The facility conducts more than 1,100 funerals annually, and is the resting place for more than 31,000 veterans that have buried and 4,449 veterans that have been cremated. - The Quantico National Cemetery spans 725-acres and was founded in 1983. The facility conducts more than 1,100 funerals annually, and is the resting place for more than 31,000 veterans that have buried and 4,449 veterans that have been cremated.
Tori Larned, a lifeguard, watches over the Quantico 50M Pool aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on May 27, 2014. The pool opened for the season during Memorial Day Weekend, offering patrons enhanced amenities and more swim sessions. - Tori Larned, a lifeguard, watches over the Quantico 50M Pool aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on May 27, 2014. The pool opened for the season during Memorial Day Weekend, offering patrons enhanced amenities and more swim sessions.
Robert Eldelman, the district engineer at the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water, measures organic material in raw, unfiltered water using a Total Organic Carbon Analyzer at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Mainside Water Treatment Plant on May 29, 2014. - Robert Eldelman, the district engineer at the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water, measures organic material in raw, unfiltered water using a Total Organic Carbon Analyzer at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Mainside Water Treatment Plant on May 29, 2014.
Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Henry and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Hamm, pictured in the center with Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and other sergeants major, are the first enlisted Marines to be admitted to and graduate from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, which is part of Marine Corps University. They both graduated with master’s of military studies degrees after the 10-month resident program at Marine Corps Base Quanticol on June 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fernandez/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Henry and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Hamm, pictured in the center with Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and other sergeants major, are the first enlisted Marines to be admitted to and graduate from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, which is part of Marine Corps University. They both graduated with master’s of military studies degrees after the 10-month resident program at Marine Corps Base Quanticol on June 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fernandez/Released)
Formerly known the Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area, the area helped provide shelter, food and a place to escape for underprivileged youth, mothers and toddlers. While visiting the cabin camps (show above), the children would come together with other youth and enjoy nature. - Formerly known the Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area, the area helped provide shelter, food and a place to escape for underprivileged youth, mothers and toddlers. While visiting the cabin camps (show above), the children would come together with other youth and enjoy nature.
Participants in the Marine Corps Marathon's Run Amuck event walk up the final hill June 8, 2013. More than 3,000 people participated in the 3.5-mile Run Amuck race around Marine Corps Base Quantico.. Participants ran though the woods, over the hills and into mud pits. - Participants in the Marine Corps Marathon's Run Amuck event walk up the final hill June 8, 2013. More than 3,000 people participated in the 3.5-mile Run Amuck race around Marine Corps Base Quantico.. Participants ran though the woods, over the hills and into mud pits.
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The United States President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Joe Dunford, currently commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, to become the 36th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, pending Senate confirmation - The United States President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Joe Dunford, currently commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, to become the 36th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, pending Senate confirmation