U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denver Edick, the commanding officer of Security Battalion, left, addresses the audience during Capt. Benjamin Childers, a victims’ legal counsel with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Law Center, right, award ceremony at Lejeune Hall on MCB Quantico, April 14, 2025. Childers was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and became the recipient of the office of Attorney General Jay Jones 2026 Unsung Hero Award. Childers acted immediately to secure life-preserving intervention for a client, demonstrating correct judgment and moral courage. He was recognized for his service to victims of crime across the commonwealth of Virginia through advocacy and dedication while serving as a victims’ legal counsel, representing more than 60 crime victims and safeguarding privacy rights through decisive litigation in multiple courts-martials. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Harleigh Faulk) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denver Edick, the commanding officer of Security Battalion, left, addresses the audience during Capt. Benjamin Childers, a victims’ legal counsel with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Law Center, right, award ceremony at Lejeune Hall on MCB Quantico, April 14, 2025. Childers was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and became the recipient of the office of Attorney General Jay Jones 2026 Unsung Hero Award. Childers acted immediately to secure life-preserving intervention for a client, demonstrating correct judgment and moral courage. He was recognized for his service to victims of crime across the commonwealth of Virginia through advocacy and dedication while serving as a victims’ legal counsel, representing more than 60 crime victims and safeguarding privacy rights through decisive litigation in multiple courts-martials. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)
Jason Connerley, the dispatch supervisor of the Quantico Emergency Communication Center, middle, poses for a group photo with attendees during his award ceremony at the ECC on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. The Public Safety Communications Center Supervisor of the Year Award is given for professional achievement and dedication, something that Connerley demonstrated throughout his time as an important asset of MCB Quantico and the ECC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) - Jason Connerley, the dispatch supervisor of the Quantico Emergency Communication Center, middle, poses for a group photo with attendees during his award ceremony at the ECC on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2026. The Public Safety Communications Center Supervisor of the Year Award is given for professional achievement and dedication, something that Connerley demonstrated throughout his time as an important asset of MCB Quantico and the ECC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, poses for a group photo with Marine Corps volunteers of the United Services Organizations, during the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. The ceremony recognized volunteers who have contributed many hours of valuable service to the Marine Corps or activities benefiting from those services with certificates of appreciation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, poses for a group photo with Marine Corps volunteers of the United Services Organizations, during the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2026. The ceremony recognized volunteers who have contributed many hours of valuable service to the Marine Corps or activities benefiting from those services with certificates of appreciation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico and Sgt. Maj. Liam Williams, the sergeant major of MCB Quantico, pose for a group photo with the graduates for the Student Success Celebration Ceremony at The Clubs of Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 7, 2026. The Voluntary Education Center recognizes active-duty service members, veterans, and Department of War civilians aboard MCB Quantico who have achieved degree completion at any level, certification, or license. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico and Sgt. Maj. Liam Williams, the sergeant major of MCB Quantico, pose for a group photo with the graduates for the Student Success Celebration Ceremony at The Clubs of Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 7, 2026. The Voluntary Education Center recognizes active-duty service members, veterans, and Department of War civilians aboard MCB Quantico who have achieved degree completion at any level, certification, or license. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)
Festivalgoers handle deer antlers at an educational display during the annual Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm, Nokesville. Virginia, March 29, 2026. The festival highlights the season bloom of Virginia Bluebells and the conservation partnership between Marine Corps Base Quantico and the local environmental organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez) - Festivalgoers handle deer antlers at an educational display during the annual Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm, Nokesville. Virginia, March 29, 2026. The festival highlights the season bloom of Virginia Bluebells and the conservation partnership between Marine Corps Base Quantico and the local environmental organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)
U.S. service members and civilians attend the Generative and Agentic AI Workshop at Warner Hall on MCB Quantico on March 12, 2026. The event aimed to identify high-impact AI uses, evaluate industry solutions, and establish a plan for integrating AI tools to enhance warfighter capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. service members and civilians attend the Generative and Agentic AI Workshop at Warner Hall on MCB Quantico on March 12, 2026. The event aimed to identify high-impact AI uses, evaluate industry solutions, and establish a plan for integrating AI tools to enhance warfighter capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
Jay LaLond, a firefighter/paramedic with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services Station 31, right, explains medical procedures while giving a demonstration using the LifePak 35 cardiac monitor/defibrillator at QF&ES Station 31 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Feb. 11, 2026. The LifePak 35 is an advanced clinical decision support tool designed to promote confident cardiac care and deliver in demanding environments. Station 31 recently integrated these devices into their protocol over the LifePak 15 for their additional capabilities and features along with extensive training to provide maximum safety to service members and families aboard MCB Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Braydon Rogers) - Jay LaLond, a firefighter/paramedic with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services Station 31, right, explains medical procedures while giving a demonstration using the LifePak 35 cardiac monitor/defibrillator at QF&ES Station 31 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Feb. 11, 2026. The LifePak 35 is an advanced clinical decision support tool designed to promote confident cardiac care and deliver in demanding environments. Station 31 recently integrated these devices into their protocol over the LifePak 15 for their additional capabilities and features along with extensive training to provide maximum safety to service members and families aboard MCB Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Braydon Rogers)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses attendees during the Civilian Quarterly Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 22, 2026. This ceremony recognizes the base’s civilian employees for their commendatory work during the previous year and quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses attendees during the Civilian Quarterly Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 22, 2026. This ceremony recognizes the base’s civilian employees for their commendatory work during the previous year and quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
This photo features the new building of Quantico Middle/High School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 8, 2026. The Quantico Middle/High School is the main public secondary school on MCB Quantico, focusing on preparing students for college and career readiness through engaging instructional strategies and a variety of extracurricular activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Braydon Rogers) - This photo features the new building of Quantico Middle/High School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 8, 2026. The Quantico Middle/High School is the main public secondary school on MCB Quantico, focusing on preparing students for college and career readiness through engaging instructional strategies and a variety of extracurricular activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Braydon Rogers)
Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Ceremonial Platoon presents U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. John Grimes, a World War II veteran, with a cake to celebrate the upcoming 250th birthday of the Marine Corps at The Jefferson, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. Grimes enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and became a radio operator and fought in WWII during the battle of Tinian in 1944. During the battle he was injured by a mortar blast and later awarded the Purple Heart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk) - Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Ceremonial Platoon presents U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. John Grimes, a World War II veteran, with a cake to celebrate the upcoming 250th birthday of the Marine Corps at The Jefferson, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025. Grimes enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and became a radio operator and fought in WWII during the battle of Tinian in 1944. During the battle he was injured by a mortar blast and later awarded the Purple Heart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)