The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Centennial Celebration Ceremony at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va., May 10, 2017. The event commemorates the founding of MCB Q More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at attention before the start of the Centennial Celebration Ceremony at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va., May 10, 2017. The event commemorate More
Marine Officer Candidates from Charlie and Delta Company attending Officer Candidate Class-220 complete their initial Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Brown Field aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 2 More
Marine Officer Candidates attending Officer Candidate Class-221 receive their first regulation haircuts and purchase any last minute items from the exchange at Wilson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va More
Marine Officer Candidates attending Officer Candidate Class-221 are introduced to their respective Company Commanders and Company Staff Noncommissioned Officers who will be serving as their instructors at Yecke More
Marine Officer Candidates with Delta Company, Officer Candidate Class-221, receive their initial uniform issue aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 21, 2016. The candidates were fitted for their unif More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, work together to complete the Buddy Team Fire and Movement Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 27, 2016. The mis More
The 75th United States Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Raymond E. Mabus Jr., visits the instructors and staff of the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, work together to complete the Buddy Team Fire and Movement Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 28, 2016. The missi More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the day compass course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 4, 2016. In order to complete the course, the candida More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the three mile individual movement at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 4, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidate More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the Combat Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 9, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the Obstacle Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 11, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the Combat Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 11, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) i More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the Obstacle Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 12, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OC More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Fe More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, navigate wooded terrain during the Day Land Navigation Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on February 25, 2016. The mis More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are given instruction on how to perform the obstacles that make up the Confidence Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Fe More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, receive ammunition and apply camouflage paint before beginning a Field Exercise (FEX) at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Ma More
Candidate D'Silva, Delta Company, 2nd Platoon, Officer Candidates Class-221, receives a simulated mission while serving as 5th Squad Leader during a Field Exercise (FEX) at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quanti More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, complete the obstacle course at the beginning of the Endurance Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 9, 2016. The More
Physical Training Instructor Staff Sgt. Duckworth demonstrates 'The Dirty Name' obstacle at the Confidence Course, Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 10, 2016. The mission of Officer Candid More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, look on as Marines assigned to Tactics Section crawl through the murky water of 'The Quigley' at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va More
Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, move to a staging area befoire they crawl through the murky water of 'The Quigley' at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 1 More
A candidate assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, gives commands to his platoon during a Close Order Drill Evaluation at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 16, 2016. The m More
A candidate assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, reviews the given drill card prior to being evaluated on close order drill at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 17, 20 More
Candidates assigned to Charlie Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are inspected by Col. Julie L. Nethercot, Commanding Officer, Officer Candidates School, at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on More
Physical Training Instructor Sgt. Taylor explains to Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, the significance behind the Montford Point Challange at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Qu More
The Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) Interservice Rifle Championship Award Ceremony is a celebration of individual and group participation in the WTBN Rifle Championship, held at The Clubs At Quantico, Quantic More
A child plays with a ball at the 4th of July celebration at Marine Corp Base Quantico, Va., July 4, 2016. The annual 4th of July celebration involves live music, video games, and other events for family members More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, Commanding General and President of the Marine Corps University, relinquishes command to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry at Warner Hall, Quantico Va., J More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Malm with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band plays the bassoon during a public concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. The band paid tri More
From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, chief of staff, Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), Col. Joseph M. Murray, commanding officer, MCBQ, and Sgt. Maj. Charles R. Williams, sergeant majo More
A picture of Mrs. Marla Rankin and Edward Gillis, husband, is displayed with a bouquet of flowers at the beginning of Mrs. Rankin’s retirement ceremony, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29, 2016. Ranki More
Mrs. Debra Tate receives a letter of appreciation from the National Football League team, Carolina Panthers, during Mrs. Tate's retirement ceremony, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2016. Mrs. Tate More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School begin their motivational hike on Old Rag Mountain, Luray, Va., Oct. 7, 2016. The hike spanned over 11 miles and supported unit cohesion and camaraderie, and included all level More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, signs a statement of support for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on behalf of the Marine Corp More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Karen C. Vargas, student, The Basic School, and a student at Bowie High School pose for a photo before the start of the 41st Marine Corps Marathon, Washington D.C., Oct 30, 2016. Also More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Darius Jenkins, left, forward, Marine Corps basketball team, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. William Kammerer, center, Air Force basketball team, jump for the ball at the start of game one of More
U.S. Marine candidates with Officer Candidate School (OCS), warm up before starting the Obstacle Course at OCS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 8, 2016. Candidates must complete the Obstacle Course three More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles R. Williams, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and Col. Joesph M. Murray, commanding officer, MCBQ, pose for a photo with retired Marines from the 1959 Marine More
A MV-22 Osprey from Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One lands in front of Heywood Hall, at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 18, 2016. The MV-22 originated from the United States Departme More
A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps University flag football team evades tacklers during the Marine Corps Community Services Intramural Flag Football Championship game at Butler Stadium, Marine Corps Base Quant More
U.S. Marines with the War Fighting Instructors Course (WFIC), The Basic School (TBS), fires a round off from a M224 mortar system at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. WFIC instructors fired heavy t More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Larry E. Copeland, adjutant chief, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG), and Col. Rollin D. Brewster, commanding officer, MCESG, shake hands during Copeland’s retirement cer More
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks during the CMC Combined Awards ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, Va., Feb. 8, 2017. The ceremony recognized recruiters, prior More
The annual Madison wreath laying ceremony is held at the final resting place of the 4th President of the United States, James Madison at his home at Montpelier, Orange, Va., March 16, 2017. This event was held More
Participants of the Marine Corps Marathon 17.75K warm up before the start of the event at Prince William Forest Park, Va., March 25, 2017. The 17.75K distance commemorates the year the Marine Corps was establis More
A Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) employee hands out race numbers during the annual Run Amuck race at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 10, 2017. The Run Amuck is the MCM's messiest mud and obstacle course cons More
U.S. Marine Candidates participate in a field training exercise at the Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 13, 2017. Candidates must go through three months of intensive training to More
Informational stands are on display for attendees before the start of the U.S. Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., July 12, 2017. The e More
U.S. Marines participate in Force Fitness drills as a part of the Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 17, 2017. The FFI course is made up of physical training, cla More
U.S. Marines stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) at MCESG, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 19, 2017. The ceremony was held in order to More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard march on the colors during the annual Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps E9 social at The Clubs at Quantico, Quantico, Va., August 5, 2017. Current a More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles R. Williams, right, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, speaks with a member of the Marine Corps League during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition opening More
U.S. Marines assigned to the All Marine Rugby Team pose for a photo before the start of an exhibition game between the All Marine Rugby Team and Royal Navy Rugby Team at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quan More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Gary J. Bass, director assigned to the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy (SNCOA), poses for a photo before the start of a SNCOA monument run, in Washington D.C., Nov. 3, 2017. P More
A table is set aside to honor the memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members during the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Fredericksburg Expo & Co More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jeremy C. Brown, left, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, assist a U.S. Marine with his mask during a gas chamber tra More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Corps Embassy Security Group participates in oleoresin capsicum spray training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 22, 2017. After being sprayed, the Marines must go throug More
Senior leadership of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) makes a toast to the Centennial year of the base at Lejeune Hall, MCBQ, Va., Dec. 5, 2017. Civilian and military personnel commemorate the 100 year anniver More
U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates perform pull ups during a physical fitness test at the Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 9, 2018. Candidates must go through three months of in More
A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate participates in a fire team assault exercise at the Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 19, 2018. Candidates must go through three months of int More
U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates perform crunches during a muscular endurance course at the Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 21, 2018. Candidates must go through three months More
U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a small unit leadership evaluation course at the Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 6, 2018. Candidates must go through three mo More
U.S. Marine Corps Force Fitness Instructor Trainers pose for a photo following the Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) Course culminating event at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., February 12, 2018 More
A U.S. Marine officer candidate participates in a physical fitness event at the Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 17, 2018. Candidates must go through three months of intensive tr More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richie Salinas poses for a photo at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 26, 2018. Salinas, a Force Fitness Instructor Trainer, completed a 17 week course requir More
Students of the Force Fitness Instructor Course (FFIC) participate in Force Fitness Drills at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 26, 2018. The FFI course is made up of physical training, c More
A U.S. Marine with the U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team participates in a shooting competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Shooting Team includes a higher level of marksma More
Staff and Students of Force Fitness Instructor Course (FFIC) 2-18 pose for a photo following the culminating event of the FFIC at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., 6 Apr. 2018. The FFIC is made More
U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 24, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from sev More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 25, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from seven di More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 26, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from seven di More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 2, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from seven dif More
U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 27, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from sev More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 28, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from seven di More
An award plaque is set on display before the start of a retirement ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 5 Mark R. Salmons, marine gunner, Headquarters Marine Corps, at Hawkins Room, Quantico, Va., May 10, 2018. S More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert M. Manning, left, cyberspace network operations officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, and retired Col. Ken Gill bow their heads for the invocation during Manning’s retirement More
A participant heads for the finish line during the Semper 5ive portion of the Marine Corps Historic Half (MCHH) in Fredericksburg, Va., May 20, 2018. The MCHH attracts over 8,000 participants and includes the D More
Justyn Cox poses for a photo prior to running the Semper 5ive portion of the Marine Corps Historic Half (MCHH) in Fredericksburg, Va., May 20, 2018. The MCHH attracts over 8,000 participants and includes the De More
U.S. Marines assigned to various combat camera units in the National Capital Region participate in a memorial run at Marine Corps Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 25, 2018. The memorial run was held to commemorate More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, deputy commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Brig. Gen. David Ottignon, inspector general, Headquarters Marine Corps, recite a promotion warrant durin More
Attendees greet U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jan Durham, center, deputy, Security Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, before the start of his retirement ceremony at the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel, Trian More
A U.S. Marine participates in the 2018 High Intensity Tactical Training competition at Butler Stadium, Quantico, Va., June 28, 2018. U.S. Marines competed in various physical exercises such as dead lifts, pull More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Guy G. Berry, AV-8B pilot chief, Headquarters Marine Corps, land his family listen during his retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., June 29, 2 More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) washes his face during an oleoresin capsicum spray exercise at Quantico, Va., July 6, 2018. The Marines with the MCESG program participate in vario More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Villiana Jean Francois, supply officer, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Ricky Jean Francois, a defensive tackle football player in the National Football League, speaks to Col. William C. More
Staff and Students of Force Fitness Instructor Course (FFIC) 1-19 participate in a monument run in Washington, D.C., 12 Dec 2019. The FFIC is made up of physical training, classroom instruction and practical ap More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Stephen Barstow, left, and Marine Corps Col. William C. Bentley III, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speak before the annual Madison wreath laying ceremony at the final resting p More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon practice their routine before the start of the Centennial Celebration Ceremony at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va., May 10, 2017. The event commemo More