If a driver is passing through base they might see wooden containers reading H2O ON THE GO. In an initiative by Marine Corps Community Services water jugs have been stategically placed around base forfitness aficionados to rehydrate after long periods of running or working out. - If a driver is passing through base they might see wooden containers reading H2O ON THE GO. In an initiative by Marine Corps Community Services water jugs have been stategically placed around base forfitness aficionados to rehydrate after long periods of running or working out.
Fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who saved veteran Marine Mark Eaker's life June 13, 2011 were visited by Eakers and his family June 14 at the mainside Quantico Fire Department in order to thank them for saving their loved one's life. Pictured are Sgt. Steve Denton, EMT; Eaker's childrenl; Lindsey Layla, Eaker's fiancee; Mark Eakers; Leon Hughes, fire inspector and Joseph Manning, fire fighter. - Fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who saved veteran Marine Mark Eaker's life June 13, 2011 were visited by Eakers and his family June 14 at the mainside Quantico Fire Department in order to thank them for saving their loved one's life. Pictured are Sgt. Steve Denton, EMT; Eaker's childrenl; Lindsey Layla, Eaker's fiancee; Mark Eakers; Leon Hughes, fire inspector and Joseph Manning, fire fighter.
High Intensity Tactical Training Charles Yackle pushes Staff Sgt. Christopher Ramsey past the point of comfort in his preliminary trials. As the Marine fends against 90 degree heat during the fireman's carry with a sandbag across all 100-yards of Butler Stadium, his only motivation in reaching the endzone are the squats he will endure with the same weight. - High Intensity Tactical Training Charles Yackle pushes Staff Sgt. Christopher Ramsey past the point of comfort in his preliminary trials. As the Marine fends against 90 degree heat during the fireman's carry with a sandbag across all 100-yards of Butler Stadium, his only motivation in reaching the endzone are the squats he will endure with the same weight.
With the renovations, the dining area has become the proverbial 19th green as patrons are welcome to enjoy a relaxing drink before or after they set out onto the course. - With the renovations, the dining area has become the proverbial 19th green as patrons are welcome to enjoy a relaxing drink before or after they set out onto the course.
Marines at Officer Candidates School recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of "The Quigley", a rigorous obstacle course that has stood the test of time since 1967. - Marines at Officer Candidates School recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of "The Quigley", a rigorous obstacle course that has stood the test of time since 1967.
Sgt. Fredie Church honors Cpl. Claudio Patino IV by winning the 1,000 yard Memorial Rifle Match during the Remember the Brave Match at the Quantico Shooting Club.. Cpl. Patino IV, 22, was a rifleman in the United States Marine Corps who died in combat in Afghanistan. - Sgt. Fredie Church honors Cpl. Claudio Patino IV by winning the 1,000 yard Memorial Rifle Match during the Remember the Brave Match at the Quantico Shooting Club.. Cpl. Patino IV, 22, was a rifleman in the United States Marine Corps who died in combat in Afghanistan.
Karen Harper, keynote speaker for the Youth Leadership Summit aboard Quantico June 1, talked to students attending the event about the importance of mentorship and believing in oneself. - Karen Harper, keynote speaker for the Youth Leadership Summit aboard Quantico June 1, talked to students attending the event about the importance of mentorship and believing in oneself.
While serving as company first ser¬geant, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&SBn), 35-year-old. 1st Sgt. Juan Abrego was selected among hundreds of nominations by the Armed Forces Communications and Elec¬tronics Association (AFCEA) as recipient of the Military Information Technology Leadership Award. The award was presented May 18 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. - While serving as company first ser¬geant, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&SBn), 35-year-old. 1st Sgt. Juan Abrego was selected among hundreds of nominations by the Armed Forces Communications and Elec¬tronics Association (AFCEA) as recipient of the Military Information Technology Leadership Award. The award was presented May 18 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia.
Sgt. Daniel Zavaleta peers out onto the water where Francis Scott Key saw the American flag waving while in British captivity--the place where the iconic words within the Star Spangled Banner were first written. - Sgt. Daniel Zavaleta peers out onto the water where Francis Scott Key saw the American flag waving while in British captivity--the place where the iconic words within the Star Spangled Banner were first written.
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)