First Lt. David Fernandez, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21, prepares for a hand-to-hand combat training session Nov. 4 during the final event to complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence. - First Lt. David Fernandez, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21, prepares for a hand-to-hand combat training session Nov. 4 during the final event to complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin Butler plays the role of an active shooter for a preparedness exercise for employees of Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Nov. 9. - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin Butler plays the role of an active shooter for a preparedness exercise for employees of Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Nov. 9.

Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, Marine Corps University president, and Sgt. Major Peter Siaw lead a group of Marines completing the final mile of the 240-mile relay run in honor of the Marine Corps birthday at 7 a.m. on Nov. 10. - Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, Marine Corps University president, and Sgt. Major Peter Siaw lead a group of Marines completing the final mile of the 240-mile relay run in honor of the Marine Corps birthday at 7 a.m. on Nov. 10.

Cpl. Earle W. Soper Jr. - Cpl. Earle W. Soper Jr.

Marines took turns reading excerpts from Puller's biography, highlighting his many accomplishments. - Marines took turns reading excerpts from Puller's biography, highlighting his many accomplishments.

Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life. - Marine Corps Base Quantico annually hosts "Boots to Business" workshops conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist military members with running a business when they transition into civilian life.

Sofia, 10, and Miguel, 6, play dress up in authentic military uniforms during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. The sibling’s parents work at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Sofia, 10, and Miguel, 6, play dress up in authentic military uniforms during the Military Kids Birthday Bash Nov. 5 at the Barber Physical Fitness Center. The sibling’s parents work at The Basic School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.