Deputy Police Chief Joseph Riley reads a story to children during the base library’s story hour on March 17. Security Battalion will send police officers and firefighters to the event about once per month from now on as part of a community outreach effort. - Deputy Police Chief Joseph Riley reads a story to children during the base library’s story hour on March 17. Security Battalion will send police officers and firefighters to the event about once per month from now on as part of a community outreach effort.
Marine students at the Methods of Entry School use a torch to breach a steel hatch during an exercise at the Goettge Demolition Range. - Marine students at the Methods of Entry School use a torch to breach a steel hatch during an exercise at the Goettge Demolition Range.
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)
Officer John Covey, left, of the Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal Office, stands with Provost Marshal Maj. Justin Powell during an award ceremony on March 18 that recognized 21 police officers from Prince William County for valor. - Officer John Covey, left, of the Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal Office, stands with Provost Marshal Maj. Justin Powell during an award ceremony on March 18 that recognized 21 police officers from Prince William County for valor.
Jill Stone helps her son set up his bowling ball during the mother-son bowling event at the Quantico Bowling Center on Friday. - Jill Stone helps her son set up his bowling ball during the mother-son bowling event at the Quantico Bowling Center on Friday.
Music teacher Chris Frasu leads students in singing during the March 18 ceremony at Ashurst Elementary School commemorating the school’s 50th anniversary and upcoming closing. - Music teacher Chris Frasu leads students in singing during the March 18 ceremony at Ashurst Elementary School commemorating the school’s 50th anniversary and upcoming closing.
Brigadier Gen. Austin Renforth presented Erinn Izykowski, command sexual assault response coordinator, Training Command, Training and Education Command, with the Marine Corps 2015 SARC of the Year award in a ceremony at Mitchell Hall, The Basic School on March 26. Her selection was announced in Marine Administrative Message 113/15, which was signed by Brig. Gen. Russell Sanborn, who was also in attendance. - Brigadier Gen. Austin Renforth presented Erinn Izykowski, command sexual assault response coordinator, Training Command, Training and Education Command, with the Marine Corps 2015 SARC of the Year award in a ceremony at Mitchell Hall, The Basic School on March 26. Her selection was announced in Marine Administrative Message 113/15, which was signed by Brig. Gen. Russell Sanborn, who was also in attendance.