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Lt. John Rolaf displays his personal coin he had made when he received the rank of master gunnery sergeant. - Lt. John Rolaf displays his personal coin he had made when he received the rank of master gunnery sergeant.

Challenge coin collection represents career for PMO Officer

Given through a covert handshake, challenge coins represent great respect in the military. What started as a hobby for John Rolaf, retired master gunnery sergeant and now a civilian lieutenant with the Provost Marshal’s Office, has turned into a collection of over 600 challenge coins.

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Lieutenant General Mark Brilakis fired the opening shot with an M1 Garand at the Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex on Marine Corps Base Quantico. The first shot signified the initiation of the 54th Inter-service Rifle Championship. - Lieutenant General Mark Brilakis fired the opening shot with an M1 Garand at the Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex on Marine Corps Base Quantico. The first shot signified the initiation of the 54th Inter-service Rifle Championship.

54th Inter-service Rifle Championship with all US Military Branches

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. – The opening ceremony for the 54th Inter-service Rifle Championship was held at Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex on June 24th. The competition will last a demanding week and will test each service member’s proficiency with their weapons.

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Your personal information is on the internet, here’s how to remove it

In the wake of recent threats from terrorist organizations and with the rise of identity theft, many people are concerned about the volume of personally identifiable information that is available online.

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Mid-fielder Patino and Striker May fighting for possession of the soccer ball at Butler Stadium on June 23. The Soccer match ended in a loss for Quantico with a final score of 12-0. - Mid-fielder Patino and Striker May fighting for possession of the soccer ball at Butler Stadium on June 23. The Soccer match ended in a loss for Quantico with a final score of 12-0.

Marines demolished by British 12-0 in soccer match

A battle between two titans were held at Butler stadium on June 25. A soccer match between Marine Corps Base Quantico and the British Royal Army Signal Corps tested the measurement of skill and caliber between the two teams and resulted in a devastating outcome for one of them. The Quantico team had recently finished a season in Fredericksburg while the British Royal Army recently defeated both the Navy and Pentagon Soccer teams.

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Col. Brian H. Bufton and Colonel Kevin H. Wild on the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility flight line on June 26. Wild is passing the flag over to Bufton to signify the passing of commanding officer duties. The change of command ceremony was held on Friday and approximately 300 people were in attendance. - Col. Brian H. Bufton and Colonel Kevin H. Wild on the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility flight line on June 26. Wild is passing the flag over to Bufton to signify the passing of commanding officer duties. The change of command ceremony was held on Friday and approximately 300 people were in attendance.