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)
James "Horse Collar" Smith was a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. He was welcomed by Marines as part of a Professional Military Education class. Smith talked about his experiences in WWII at Guadalcanal. - James "Horse Collar" Smith was a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. He was welcomed by Marines as part of a Professional Military Education class. Smith talked about his experiences in WWII at Guadalcanal.
Of the 125 solar panel bobble head Barbara Flores, legal administrative assistant with Quantico's staff judge advocate office, has collected, this is her favorite. - Of the 125 solar panel bobble head Barbara Flores, legal administrative assistant with Quantico's staff judge advocate office, has collected, this is her favorite.
The Quantico Shooting Club is a Chapter 501C Non-Profit organization operating on Marine Corps Base Quantico. Club membership is open to active duty and retired service members, Department of Defense personel and their families as well as civilians in the surrounding community, with the aim to promote exemplary marksmanship among all eligible members and their guests. They teach small arms firing techniques and marksmanship training methods as well as encourage small arms competition among civilians, military organizations and DoD personnel. Pictured are some of the ranges used by the Club. - The Quantico Shooting Club is a Chapter 501C Non-Profit organization operating on Marine Corps Base Quantico. Club membership is open to active duty and retired service members, Department of Defense personel and their families as well as civilians in the surrounding community, with the aim to promote exemplary marksmanship among all eligible members and their guests. They teach small arms firing techniques and marksmanship training methods as well as encourage small arms competition among civilians, military organizations and DoD personnel. Pictured are some of the ranges used by the Club.
School of Advanced Warfare (SAW) Class 2017 aboard the French Navy Landing Craft-Catamaran (LCAT). The craft is executing a high speed 360 turn. - School of Advanced Warfare (SAW) Class 2017 aboard the French Navy Landing Craft-Catamaran (LCAT). The craft is executing a high speed 360 turn.
Holly Vega poses with her husband, Major Javier Vega, TECOM, and their three children during a family outing. Holly, a Marine Corps spouse for 18 years, was voted as the 2017 Marine Corps Base Quantico Spouse of the Year, an honor bestowed upon her by Military Spouse magazine, which holds an annual contest to choose the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. - Holly Vega poses with her husband, Major Javier Vega, TECOM, and their three children during a family outing. Holly, a Marine Corps spouse for 18 years, was voted as the 2017 Marine Corps Base Quantico Spouse of the Year, an honor bestowed upon her by Military Spouse magazine, which holds an annual contest to choose the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.
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Sgt Limirick of H&S Bn is preparing to load the M249 for firing. - Sgt Limirick of H&S Bn is preparing to load the M249 for firing.
Retired Marine Col. Charles H. Lyman IV joined by his wife, Betsy Lyman, hold memorial plaque in recognition of his grandfather Maj. Gen. Lyman II, in which Lyman Park is named after. The plaque was gifted to the Lincoln Family Housing Center in rememberance of Lyman IV grandfather's acomplishments. - Retired Marine Col. Charles H. Lyman IV joined by his wife, Betsy Lyman, hold memorial plaque in recognition of his grandfather Maj. Gen. Lyman II, in which Lyman Park is named after. The plaque was gifted to the Lincoln Family Housing Center in rememberance of Lyman IV grandfather's acomplishments.