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Archive: October, 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael T. Condon, a native of San Diego, California, and a procurement chief assigned to the Marine Corps Base Quantico Regional Contracting Office, trains for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2022. At 38 years old, Condon will be running his first Marine Corps Marathon. The Marine Corps Marathon is hosted annually in Arlington, Virginia for runners to experience the Nation’s most recognizable landmarks while being supported by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caden Phillips) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael T. Condon, a native of San Diego, California, and a procurement chief assigned to the Marine Corps Base Quantico Regional Contracting Office, trains for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2022. At 38 years old, Condon will be running his first Marine Corps Marathon. The Marine Corps Marathon is hosted annually in Arlington, Virginia for runners to experience the Nation’s most recognizable landmarks while being supported by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caden Phillips)

Leading the Race

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – While most people are fast asleep, an alarm blares through a room at 4:30 a.m. A man rises out of bed and sinks into his running shoes. Before the birds are chirping and while darkness still covers the outside with the exception of the occasional streetlight, the only sound to be heard is the thud of his shoes hitting the concrete for hours on end. It’s no easy task to train like this, but for a marathon runner, it becomes a part of the daily routine.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hamptonfurr, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses for a photo on MCB Quantico, Oct. 4, 2022. Hamptonfurr competed in the 2022 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding in Bowie, Maryland, making his professional debut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hamptonfurr, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses for a photo on MCB Quantico, Oct. 4, 2022. Hamptonfurr competed in the 2022 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding in Bowie, Maryland, making his professional debut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Chicago Marine Debuts in Professional Bodybuilding Competition

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- It’s almost show time - men and women line up against the walls backstage, fine-tuning their poses and perfecting their physiques with liquid tanning products. As the clock ticks, Sgt. David Hamptonfurr prepares to take the stage; he lifts weights and eats his last rice cake to pump up his muscles before making his professional debut.

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Kyle King, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, wins Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half with a time of one hour, 13 minutes and 24 seconds at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 22, 2022. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race drew roughly 4,000 participants to promote physical fitness, generate goodwill in the community, and showcase the organizational skills of the Marine Corps. The event also included the Semper Five, 5 miles, and the Devil Dog Double, 18.1 miles. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar) - Kyle King, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, wins Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half with a time of one hour, 13 minutes and 24 seconds at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 22, 2022. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race drew roughly 4,000 participants to promote physical fitness, generate goodwill in the community, and showcase the organizational skills of the Marine Corps. The event also included the Semper Five, 5 miles, and the Devil Dog Double, 18.1 miles. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

ALL-MARINE RUNNER’S ROAD TO THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – For most service members, fitness plays an important part of their duty to their country. It is a requirement for Marines to be physically and mentally tough. Marines are expected to be fast, strong, and resilient, but some are faster than others. Capt. Kyle King is one of the fastest runners in the Marine Corps, and a member of the All-Marine Running Team.

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, conducts an annual brief to the community at The Clubs of Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 6, 2022. The annual event ensures that key community partners are well informed about MCBQ’s economic impact to the community. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, conducts an annual brief to the community at The Clubs of Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 6, 2022. The annual event ensures that key community partners are well informed about MCBQ’s economic impact to the community. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

MCB Quantico Annual Brief to Local Community Representatives

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Marine Corps Base Quantico Commanding Officer Col. Michael Brooks, along with other military and government officials, conducted an annual brief to the community at The Clubs of Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 6, 2022.

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