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U.S. Navy Commander Michael Sneath, chaplain, Training and Education Command, his spouse Pam, and their three children visited Kings Dominion as part of the Headquarters and Service Battalion Family Day, Aug. 12. The event gave the family an opportunity to enjoy the thrills of roller coasters. The Intimidator 305 roller coaster is the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the East Coast, which stands at 305 feet at its highest point. The 400-acre theme park features more than 60 rides which includes the 13 roller coasters. - U.S. Navy Commander Michael Sneath, chaplain, Training and Education Command, his spouse Pam, and their three children visited Kings Dominion as part of the Headquarters and Service Battalion Family Day, Aug. 12. The event gave the family an opportunity to enjoy the thrills of roller coasters. The Intimidator 305 roller coaster is the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the East Coast, which stands at 305 feet at its highest point. The 400-acre theme park features more than 60 rides which includes the 13 roller coasters.
Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lemus became the first Marine on Fort Lee to achieve Master Instructor certification Aug. 4. Lemus, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, in addition to his certificate, was also presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his hard work and dedication. - Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lemus became the first Marine on Fort Lee to achieve Master Instructor certification Aug. 4. Lemus, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, in addition to his certificate, was also presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his hard work and dedication.
Cpl. Larry Morris talks with Marines during his visit to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Morris and the two other Marines who closed the embassy in Havana in 1961, visited MCESG in preparation for their return to Cuba to help reopen the embassy after 54 years. - Cpl. Larry Morris talks with Marines during his visit to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Morris and the two other Marines who closed the embassy in Havana in 1961, visited MCESG in preparation for their return to Cuba to help reopen the embassy after 54 years.
Major General John Henry Russell, Jr., 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Mare Island, California, on 14 November 1872. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by President Grover Cleveland in May 1888. He graduated from the Academy in June 1892 and after two years at sea, passed his final examinations and was transferred to the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant on 1 July 1894. - Major General John Henry Russell, Jr., 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Mare Island, California, on 14 November 1872. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by President Grover Cleveland in May 1888. He graduated from the Academy in June 1892 and after two years at sea, passed his final examinations and was transferred to the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant on 1 July 1894.
Major General Ben Hebard Fuller, 15th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, on 27 February 1870. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state 23 May 1885, and upon graduation, was transferred to the Marine Corps and appointed a second lieutenant 1 July 1891. He, with six other members of his class, attended the first course for new Marine officers at the School of Application, which was the prototype for today's Basic School. He was promoted first lieutenant, 16 March 1893; captain, 3 March 1899; major, 27 December 1903; lieutenant colonel, 3 February 1911; colonel, 29 August 1916; brigadier general (temporary), 1 July 1918; and brigadier general 8 February 1924. He was appointed the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps on 7 August 1930. - Major General Ben Hebard Fuller, 15th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, on 27 February 1870. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state 23 May 1885, and upon graduation, was transferred to the Marine Corps and appointed a second lieutenant 1 July 1891. He, with six other members of his class, attended the first course for new Marine officers at the School of Application, which was the prototype for today's Basic School. He was promoted first lieutenant, 16 March 1893; captain, 3 March 1899; major, 27 December 1903; lieutenant colonel, 3 February 1911; colonel, 29 August 1916; brigadier general (temporary), 1 July 1918; and brigadier general 8 February 1924. He was appointed the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps on 7 August 1930.
Robert Etheridge is a high school graduate awarded with a $2,000 scholarship this year from the Defense Commissary Agency. The 2015 Scholarship for Military Children ceremony was held at the Marine Corp Base Quantico Commissary, June 17. Robert was one of 13 students awarded with a $2,000.00 scholarship. Applicants included the children of deceased, active duty, reserved, National Guard and retired service members. - Robert Etheridge is a high school graduate awarded with a $2,000 scholarship this year from the Defense Commissary Agency. The 2015 Scholarship for Military Children ceremony was held at the Marine Corp Base Quantico Commissary, June 17. Robert was one of 13 students awarded with a $2,000.00 scholarship. Applicants included the children of deceased, active duty, reserved, National Guard and retired service members.
Sgt. Justin Territo, a military working dog handler with Security Battalion, provides a working dog demonstration at the National Night Out held aboard Quantico Aug. 4. The event was held in front of the Lincoln Military Housing office and included static displays from military police and firefighters. This is Quantico's fourth National Night Out which is designed to better integrate first responders with the community. Nationally, the initiative is in its 32nd year. - Sgt. Justin Territo, a military working dog handler with Security Battalion, provides a working dog demonstration at the National Night Out held aboard Quantico Aug. 4. The event was held in front of the Lincoln Military Housing office and included static displays from military police and firefighters. This is Quantico's fourth National Night Out which is designed to better integrate first responders with the community. Nationally, the initiative is in its 32nd year.
General John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, honors Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., and his wife Tora L. Byrd, during a retirement ceremony at the Little Hall Theater, Friday. - General John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, honors Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., and his wife Tora L. Byrd, during a retirement ceremony at the Little Hall Theater, Friday.