Staff Sergeant Byron England, a native of Johnson City, Kansas, and a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, shoots his M16A4 service rifle during a service rifle practice match May 7 at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Australia, during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2015. AASAM is an annual, international combat-marksmanship competition hosted by the Australian Army, May 6 to 22. The MCST is comprised of 12 Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Rotational Force - Darwin to represent the Marine Corps in this year’s competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released) - Staff Sergeant Byron England, a native of Johnson City, Kansas, and a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, shoots his M16A4 service rifle during a service rifle practice match May 7 at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Australia, during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2015. AASAM is an annual, international combat-marksmanship competition hosted by the Australian Army, May 6 to 22. The MCST is comprised of 12 Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Rotational Force - Darwin to represent the Marine Corps in this year’s competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)
Members of the Prince William County Police Department carry the torch southbound on US Route 1, June 11. The officers took part in the Law Enforcement torch run to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Virginia. - Members of the Prince William County Police Department carry the torch southbound on US Route 1, June 11. The officers took part in the Law Enforcement torch run to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Virginia.
The new mainside trail map, produced by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch, is now out in all the trailhead kiosks around base. The updates include the addition of the Geiger Ridge trail network and more accurate representations of the trails. - The new mainside trail map, produced by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch, is now out in all the trailhead kiosks around base. The updates include the addition of the Geiger Ridge trail network and more accurate representations of the trails.
Monica Berstad (driver), Clara Teo (M16 rifleman), Melissa Twist (Backseat SAW gunner) and Maryanne Oghaakon (turret gunner) on a humvee during the VCCT simulation. The spouses were in the middle of the action during John and Jane Wayne Day at Camp Upshur. - Monica Berstad (driver), Clara Teo (M16 rifleman), Melissa Twist (Backseat SAW gunner) and Maryanne Oghaakon (turret gunner) on a humvee during the VCCT simulation. The spouses were in the middle of the action during John and Jane Wayne Day at Camp Upshur.
(From L to R) Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd, MCBQ sergeant major, Col. David W. Maxwell, MCB Quantico commander, Chairman Miles Friedman, Col. Joseph M. Murray attend the annual Quantico/Belvior Business Alliance Meeting held in Woodbridge, Va., June 5 - (From L to R) Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd, MCBQ sergeant major, Col. David W. Maxwell, MCB Quantico commander, Chairman Miles Friedman, Col. Joseph M. Murray attend the annual Quantico/Belvior Business Alliance Meeting held in Woodbridge, Va., June 5
Representatives from Marine Corps Base Quantico, state and neighboring county government offices, federal agencies and conservation organizations met at The Clubs at Quantico for the Northern Virginia Regional Conservation Forum. As described by Base Commander Col. David Maxwell in his opening remarks, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss efforts to sustain the training mission of the base through environmental partnerships and conservation. Representatives from Fort A.P. Hill and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren also participated in the meeting to discuss the specific needs of their installations. - Representatives from Marine Corps Base Quantico, state and neighboring county government offices, federal agencies and conservation organizations met at The Clubs at Quantico for the Northern Virginia Regional Conservation Forum. As described by Base Commander Col. David Maxwell in his opening remarks, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss efforts to sustain the training mission of the base through environmental partnerships and conservation. Representatives from Fort A.P. Hill and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren also participated in the meeting to discuss the specific needs of their installations.
David Vickers won the AMPS master modeler award for his model "Victory and Contempt" that took him one year to build. Monday, June 8 at the Quantico Marine Corps Museum. David Vickers,AMPS master modeler, tells stories thorugh his models based on historical ideas. - David Vickers won the AMPS master modeler award for his model "Victory and Contempt" that took him one year to build. Monday, June 8 at the Quantico Marine Corps Museum. David Vickers,AMPS master modeler, tells stories thorugh his models based on historical ideas.
Lt Col Vincent J. Ciuccoli, MCAF commanding officer spoke during the McCaughtry Barracks and Dwyer Hall dedication ceremony, Quantico Marine Corps Base, MCAF, Friday, June 5, 2015. - Lt Col Vincent J. Ciuccoli, MCAF commanding officer spoke during the McCaughtry Barracks and Dwyer Hall dedication ceremony, Quantico Marine Corps Base, MCAF, Friday, June 5, 2015.
Mogadishu veterans from left to right, Frank Baker, Dave Hall, Col. Harold Van Opdorp, and Hunter Maxx spoke at the Modadishu lecture held by the Case Method Project at the Gray Research Center on May 21. - Mogadishu veterans from left to right, Frank Baker, Dave Hall, Col. Harold Van Opdorp, and Hunter Maxx spoke at the Modadishu lecture held by the Case Method Project at the Gray Research Center on May 21.
One of the three houses believed to be still standing on Chopawamsic Island, located adjacent to Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, can be seen in this aerial photo from February 2015 - One of the three houses believed to be still standing on Chopawamsic Island, located adjacent to Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, can be seen in this aerial photo from February 2015