School resource officer huge asset to school
Sgt. Thomas B. Gross, the school resource officer for Quantico Middle/High School and military police officer with Security Battalion, helps serve lunch at Quantico Middle/High School, Oct. 7. Gross not only fu... More
NCO’s will be getting new sexual assault prevention training with the ...
Cherrone A. Hester, installation sexual assault coordinator and program manager, speaks to the eight Marines who attended the train the trainer course for “Take a Stand” at the Gray Research Center, Nov. 3-4. T... More
Andres Perez, a civilian police officer for the Provost
Andres Perez, a civilian police officer for the Provost Marshal’s Office, loads his shotgun during quarterly training at Range 12, Nov. 8. Officers completed the shotgun practical weapons course, as well as the... More
Michael Rivera, a civilian police officer at the Provost
Michael Rivera, a civilian police officer at the Provost Marshal’s Office was awarded the Purple Heart Nov. 22 at PMO. In 2009 then-Gunnery Sgt. Rivera was wounded in combat while deployed to Afghanistan when a... More
Robbie Musante receives his Certificate of Commendation,
Robbie Musante receives his Certificate of Commendation, Nov. 22 at the fire station on main side here from Col. Dan Choike, base commander. Musante was presented the Certificate of Commendation for his efforts... More
A civilian corporate executive takes a knee during
A civilian corporate executive takes a knee during a patrol while going through a simulated ethics training course here at TBS on Jan. 5. Civilians carried packs, rubber M16 service rifles, and wore flack jacke... More
A student with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group
A student with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group uses a horizontal elbow strike after being sprayed in the face with Oleoresin Capsicum spray, more commonly known as OC spray or its slang name pepper spra... More
Marines go through the basic rider course
Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Robertson, military police officer for Security Battalion, waits for the next cone to open up during the basic rider course at Camp Upshur, April 17. The Marines participating in the cours... More
Sgt. Ryan Webb, a military police officer with Security
Sgt. Ryan Webb, a military police officer with Security Battalion, makes a turn after going through the cone course during the Semper Ride American Super Camp, April 18 at Camp Upshur. The Marines participating... More
Quantico Marines schooled by British on soccer pitch
The keeper for the Quantico Varsity Team stays between the ball and the net while a British Royal Marine charges him during an exhibition match at Smith Lake Park in Stafford, Va., Friday, April 21. Quantico lo... More
Steve Bacon, a member of the British Royal Marine golf
Steve Bacon, a member of the British Royal Marine golf team, drives for the green during the golf tournament against the Quantico Marine Corps Golf Team at Medal of Honor Golf Course on April 26. The Quantico G... More
Steve Bacon, a member of the British Royal Marine golf
Steve Bacon, a member of the British Royal Marine golf team, drives for the green during the golf tournament against the Quantico Marine Corps Golf Team at Medal of Honor Golf Course, April 26. The Quantico Gol... More
A U.S. Marine loads his shotgun before his shot at
A U.S. Marine loads his shotgun before his shot at the skeet shoot competition against the British Royal Marines here, April 28. The U.S. Marines took home the gold medal with 723 targets shot, only 20 more tha... More
Col. Christopher Naler, commanding officer of the Marine
Col. Christopher Naler, commanding officer of the Marine Corps Information Operation Center, loads his shotgun at the skeet shooting competition against the British Royal Marines April 29. Naler was part of the... More
Golf professional and manager leaves after more than eight years
Michael Bessette, assistant golf professional and assistant manager and first tee coach at the Medal of Honor Golf Course, puts up the scores from the annual Tournament of Eagles, held Friday at the Medal of Ho... More
The Marine Corps Pistol Shooting Team loads their pistols
The Marine Corps Pistol Shooting Team loads their pistols during practice at their range, Friday, May 4. The Marines spend time every day going over their shooting techniques.
Cpl. Keith Elliot, administrative chief for tenant
Cpl. Keith Elliot, administrative chief for tenant activities company and a volunteer instructor, lifts the hood of his car to check for any problems before starting the Tire Rack Street Survival Course, a prog... More
The Band of Brothers and their guests say the Pledge
The Band of Brothers and their guests say the Pledge of Allegiance before leaving the National Museum of the Marine Corps for the Rolling Thunder ride through Washington, D.C. This was the 25th year for the Rol... More
Angelique Ruiz, a physical therapist at the Officer
Angelique Ruiz, a physical therapist at the Officer Candidates School branch clinic performs a therapeutic treatment, Thursday, May 31, at the OCS branch clinic. Majority of the injuries the therapist treat are... More
The base color guard for Marine Corps Base Quantico
The base color guard for Marine Corps Base Quantico fire three rifle volleys during the memorial service for retired Col. Richard Rothwell at Marine Corps Memorial Chapel, Friday, June 15. Family members and fr... More
Wounded Warrior Regiment change of command
Col. John L. Mayer passes the colors to Col. Willard A. Buhl at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on June 15 during a change of command ceremony. The Wounded Warrior Regiment said farewell to Lt. Col. Joh... More
Hero among us - A police officer standing next to a parked car
Michael Rivera, a civilian police officer at the Provost Marshal's Office on Quantico Marine Corps Base poses against a cruiser at the Provost Marshal's office on Monday. Rivera, a former gunnery sergeant, resc... More
Caroline A. Bier swims with dumb bells during the deep
Caroline A. Bier swims with dumb bells during the deep water group exercise at the Quantico 50M Pool on Monday. The group exercise is held Monday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Amy Elsbury, group exercise instructor, demonstrates
Amy Elsbury, group exercise instructor, demonstrates an exercise move during the shallow-water group exercise, at the Quantico 50M Pool on July 10. The group exercise is held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tues... More
Elizabeth, 3, has her harness removed after climbing
Elizabeth, 3, has her harness removed after climbing the rock wall during the Headquarters and Service Battalion and Security Battalion's Family Fun Day at Barnett Field on Friday. Marines and their families en... More
Bryan Rietz, coach for the American League All-Stars
Bryan Rietz, coach for the American League All-Stars team, runs through home plate during the Nationals and American League All-Stars game at the Field of Dreams on Friday. It was a hard fought match from both... More
Bryan Rietz, head coach for the American League All-Stars
Bryan Rietz, head coach for the American League All-Stars team, bats during the Home Run Derby at the Field of Dreams on Friday. Participants in the derby competed to see who could get the most over the fence h... More
Sgt. Joseph Fahrenbach, military police officer and
Sgt. Joseph Fahrenbach, military police officer and dog handler, stands with Rony, a Belgian Malignois, outside of the kennels at Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 30. The handlers provide everything to their ... More
Lance Cpl. Alton Davis, military police officer and
Lance Cpl. Alton Davis, military police officer and dog handler, and Jessi, his working dog, watch their surrounding area outside of the working dogs kennel at Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 30. Alton and J... More
Craig Hulse, Auto Hobby Skills Center floor mechanic,
Craig Hulse, Auto Hobby Skills Center floor mechanic, inspects under the hood of a car during the free pre-holiday vehicle safety inspections at the Auto Hobby Skills Center aboard MCB Quantico on Aug. 30. The ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Alex Brown, facility advisor for the Staff
Gunnery Sgt. Alex Brown, facility advisor for the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, listens to advice from Craig Hulse, Auto Hobby Skills Center floor mechanic, about his shocks at the Auto Hobby Skills ... More
Reserve Support Unit's quarterback throws the ball
Reserve Support Unit's quarterback throws the ball in intramural flag football game in the National League against Base Motors at Butler Stadium on Sept. 13. RSU came out on top after a hard-fought game from bo... More
Reserve Support Unit's quarterback throws the ball
Reserve Support Unit's quarterback throws the ball in intramural flag football game in the National League against Base Motors at Butler Stadium on Sept. 13. RSU came out on top after a hard-fought game from bo... More
Marines from Quantico’s Ceremonial Platoon smooth the
Marines from Quantico’s Ceremonial Platoon smooth the American flag over the casket at a funeral at Quantico National Cemetery Sept. 13.
Nancy Walker, Semper Fit registered nurse and health
Nancy Walker, Semper Fit registered nurse and health educator, signs patrons in during the Annual Semper Fit Health Fair at the Barber Physical Activity Center on Thursday. Informational booths were set up by S... More
Zack Doty, HMX-1 head coach, runs the ball during the
Zack Doty, HMX-1 head coach, runs the ball during the intramural flag football game against Manpower and Reserve Affairs Black Ops at Butler Stadium on Sept. 20. HMX-1 played hard in the second half but was una... More
Zack Doty, HMX-1 head coach, runs the ball during the
Zack Doty, HMX-1 head coach, runs the ball during the intramural flag football game against Manpower and Reserve Affairs Black Ops at Butler Stadium on Sept. 20. HMX-1 played hard in the second half but was una... More
Nancy Walker, Semper Fit registered nurse and health
Nancy Walker, Semper Fit registered nurse and health educator, signs patrons in during the Annual Semper Fit Health Fair at the Barber Physical Activity Center on Thursday. Informational booths were set up by S... More
Senior Kelsie, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors’
Senior Kelsie, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors’ setter, sets the ball to middle hitter, junior Marquis, during practice at Quantico Middle/High School on Monday. The Lady Warriors are working on a fas... More
Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, Marine Corps Staff director,
Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, Marine Corps Staff director, gives the State of the Marine Corps presentation during the Quantico Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association leadership lecture at the Clubs ... More
Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 intramural flag football
Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 intramural flag football team’s defensive line returns to the field during a game against Base Motors at Butler Stadium on Oct. 4. HMX-1 pulled out the win in the second half of the... More
Sgt. Heather Carroll, an intelligence analyst with
Sgt. Heather Carroll, an intelligence analyst with Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, sang the National Anthem during the Chili Fest 2012 at Classic Iron Motorcycles in Fredericksburg on Sunday. Marines volunt... More
Senior Kelsie, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors'
Senior Kelsie, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors' setter, warms up during the Quantico Invitational Pool Play Tournament at Quantico Middle/High School on Saturday. The Lady Warriors beat Emmanuel Chris... More
Cpl. James Lattimore, The Basic School combat instructor
Cpl. James Lattimore, The Basic School combat instructor and infantry assaultman, measures the back fire blast from the AT-4, light anti-armor weapon, during the dry-fire demonstration during crew serve weapons... More
"Our Daddy is Invincible," one of the children's books
"Our Daddy is Invincible," one of the children's books on the "First Lady of the Marine Corps' Recommended Reading List," is posted at the Marine Corps Main Exchange during the book signing Saturday. Bonnie Amo... More
Flatbed trucks carrying the material needed to install
Flatbed trucks carrying the material needed to install the statue of Marine Corps icon Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell "Chesty."
Sgt. Andrew Pontious, Headquarters and Service Battalion
Sgt. Andrew Pontious, Headquarters and Service Battalion legal administrative chief, drives the pace car during the 37th annual Marine Corps Marathon starting in Arlington, Va. The privilege to drive was afford... More
2nd Lt. Matthew Genovese, The Basic School, Echo Co.,
2nd Lt. Matthew Genovese, The Basic School, Echo Co., student, places around participant's necks during the 37th annual Marine Corps Marathon starting at Arlington, Va., on Sunday. Lieutenants at TBS stand at t... More
Clemence, 8, explains to her sister Hermine, 4, what
Clemence, 8, explains to her sister Hermine, 4, what to do during the first USMC Kids' Birthday Bash was held at Barber Physical Activity Center on Nov. 8. The gym was set up with stations where children partic... More
ance Cpl. Jorge Esquivel, supply clerk, Headquarters
ance Cpl. Jorge Esquivel, supply clerk, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, and Sgt. Randy Bochner, group martial arts instructor training, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, run with c... More
Students from Quantico Middle/High School watch videos
Students from Quantico Middle/High School watch videos about bullying during the bullying prevention seminar presented by community members, faculty members and students in the Quantico Middle/High School gymna... More
The Headquarters and Service Battalion Demons huddle
The Headquarters and Service Battalion Demons huddle before the start of their intramural flag football game against the Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One on Nov. 15 at Butler Stadium. HMX-1 dominated the ga... More
Enolah, 2, dances to music played by the Marine Corps
Enolah, 2, dances to music played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band Jazz Ensemble during the Books and Breakfast on Friday at the base library. Forty-eight children attended and enjoyed food, jazz music, d... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael Moore, battalion sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Michael Moore, battalion sergeant major, and Col. James Brennan, battalion commander, Headquarters and Service Battalion, lead the battalion's run Toys for Tots on Friday. The run helped to raise awar... More
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, shakes hands with a staff sergeant from the Marine Corps University during The Inaugural Thomas Lord Charitable Trust Lecture at Little Hall on Nov. 27. The l... More
Sgt. Stephany Rector, administrative specialist,
Sgt. Stephany Rector, administrative specialist, installation personnel administration center, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, completes pull-ups outside of her office on Monday. Recto... More
The National Capital Region Military Hockey team stands
The National Capital Region Military Hockey team stands on line during the National Anthem before the start of the 5th annual Toys for Tots Hockey Classic on Saturday at the Prince William Ice Center. The NCR M... More
The 3-D version of Hotel Transylvania plays at the
The 3-D version of Hotel Transylvania plays at the Little Hall Theater on Sunday. Patrons were able to watch on the new digitized system.
Alex, 5, reaches for lettuce to make his burrito face
Alex, 5, reaches for lettuce to make his burrito face during the Kids in the Kitchen on Monday at the McHugh Woods Community Center. The Exceptional Family Member Program and Families Over Coming Under Stress j... More
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, signs his new book
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, signs his new book "Heroes Proved" for Staff Sgt. Clinton Fowler, S-4 chief, Security Battalion and Steve Keene, retired master sergeant during his book signing at the Marine C... More
Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps
Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, speaks with Danile Mangels, during the book signing for the "First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List."
Dalena Kanouse, chief executive officer, Management
Dalena Kanouse, chief executive officer, Management and Training Consultants Incorporation, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Laura Brown, base sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, during the Salute to the Armed Ser... More
Reginald Swift, player for Combat Instructor Weapons
Reginald Swift, player for Combat Instructor Weapons Company Artillery Instructor Battery's intramural basketball team, and Justin Hughes, player for Combat Service Support, meet at the half court for the jump ... More
Jaylen, Quantico Middle/High School Boys Varsity Basketball
Jaylen, Quantico Middle/High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team player, attempts a layup during the game against the Chelsea Academy High at QMHS on Jan. 18. The Warriors played a hard game and won, 50-45.
The radio, siren and light controls inside the patrol
The radio, siren and light controls inside the patrol car of the Provost Marshal’s Office on Jan. 21. Each vehicle is inspected before and after its shift.
Carl Sergent, instructor, Drivers Training Branch,
Carl Sergent, instructor, Drivers Training Branch, shows the firefighters where the engine is located on his light utility vehicle during the LUV training at Camp Upshur on Friday. The class spent an hour in th... More
David S. Vice, academy director, Rappahannock Regional
David S. Vice, academy director, Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, presents Deputy Jason D. Kaiser, Stafford Country Sheriff's Office and with his certificate for graduating the Law Enforcement Ba... More
Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., commanding general,
Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., commanding general, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks about the Marines who were awarded during the 2013 Commandant of the Marine Corps' Comb... More
Marine Corps Base Quantico band performs during the
Marine Corps Base Quantico band performs during the fifth annual Armed Forces Community Covenant signing at Market Square in Alexandria on Monday. The band performed for representatives from Marine Corps Base Q... More
Marine Corps Base Quantico band performs during the
Marine Corps Base Quantico band performs during the fifth annual Armed Forces Community Covenant signing at Market Square in Alexandria on Monday. The band performed for representatives from Marine Corps Base Q... More
A student in Patricia Boswell’s second grade class
A student in Patricia Boswell’s second grade class raises his hand to speak with Dr. Buford Shipley, a rocket scientist during the National Engineering Week and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day celebration a... More
Twenty-six veterans and seven spouses were laid to
Twenty-six veterans and seven spouses were laid to rest at the Quantico National Cemetery on March 16. Those laid to rest were recovered by the Missing in America Project who secured a final resting place for t... More
Staff Sgt. Royneka Hood, Marine Liaison, checks where
Staff Sgt. Royneka Hood, Marine Liaison, checks where her Marines and sailors are at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center on June 30, 2013. Hood is the military liaison for all Marines and sailors at the Hun... More
Jimmy Thacker, firefighter, Marine Corps Base Quantico
Jimmy Thacker, firefighter, Marine Corps Base Quantico Fire Department, points out the angel meter on a car seat before properly installing it at Fire Department 33 on Aug. 21, 2013. Thacker has been certified ... More
Jeremy T. Earnest, a civilian police officer for the
Jeremy T. Earnest, a civilian police officer for the Provost Marshal’s Office, punches a bag during quarterly training at range 12, Nov. 8. Officers went through a gauntlet where they had to utilize their defen... More
Robbie Musante receives his Certificate of Commendation,
Robbie Musante receives his Certificate of Commendation, Nov. 22 at the fire station on main side here from Col. Dan Choike, base commander. Musante was presented the Certificate of Commendation for his efforts... More
Michael Rivera, a civilian police officer at the Provost
Michael Rivera, a civilian police officer at the Provost Marshal’s Office was awarded the Purple Heart by Col. Barry C. Neulen, the commanding officer of Security Battalion Nov. 22 at PMO. In 2009 then-Gunnery ... More
Marines attending TBS role play during simulated ethics
Marines attending TBS role play during simulated ethics training here on Jan. 5. The training had the civilian corporate executives interacting with a “tribe” of role playing lieutenants who played everything f... More
Two students with the Marine Corps Embassy Security
Two students with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, completes the last objective after being sprayed in the face with Oleoresin Capsicum spray, more commonly known as OC spray or its slang name pepper sp... More
Twenty-eight Marines participated in the Semper Ride
Twenty-eight Marines participated in the Semper Ride American Super Camp, April 18 at Camp Upshur. Riders received off-road training during the two-day course, practicing how to regain control in a controlled e... More
Andrew Yarbro, a member of the Quantico Base golf team,
Andrew Yarbro, a member of the Quantico Base golf team, chips the ball onto the green during the golf tournament against the British Royal Marines golf team at the Medal of Honor Golf Course, April 26. The Quan... More
Andrew Yarbro, a member of the Quantico Base golf team,
Andrew Yarbro, a member of the Quantico Base golf team, chips the ball onto the green during the golf tournament against the British Royal Marines golf team at the Medal of Honor Golf Course on April 26. The Qu... More
Col. Christopher Naler, commanding officer of the Marine
Col. Christopher Naler, commanding officer of the Marine Corps Information Operation Center, takes a shot at the skeet shooting competition against the British Royal Marines April 29. Naler was part of the Mari... More
A member of the Quantico Skeet Shooting Team shot his
A member of the Quantico Skeet Shooting Team shot his target during the skeet shoot competition against the British Royal Marines here, April 28. The U.S. Marines took home the gold medal with 723 targets shot,... More
The members of the Marine Corps Pistol Shooting Team
The members of the Marine Corps Pistol Shooting Team send rounds down range, Friday, May 4. The Marines spend time every day going over their shooting techniques
Bill Wade, national program manager for Street Survival,
Bill Wade, national program manager for Street Survival, shows the proper body position while driving a vehicle during the Tire Rack Street Survival Course, a program founded by the BMW Car Club of America Foun... More
The Young Marines salute the Band of Brothers and guest
The Young Marines salute the Band of Brothers and guest as they leave the National Museum of the Marine Corps for the Rolling Thunder parade through Washington, D.C. This was the 25th year for the Rolling Thund... More
Angelique Ruiz, a physical therapist at the Officer
Angelique Ruiz, a physical therapist at the Officer Candidates School branch clinic performs a therapeutic treatment, Thursday, May 31, at the OCS branch clinic. Majority of the injuries the therapist treat are... More
The base color guard for Marine Corps Base fire three
The base color guard for Marine Corps Base fire three rifle volleys during the memorial service for retired Col. Richard Rothwell at Marine Corps Memorial Chapel, Friday, June 15. Family members and friends cam... More
Caroline A. Bier swims laps using flippers during the
Caroline A. Bier swims laps using flippers during the deep water group exercise at the Quantico 50M Pool on Monday. Bier and the other participants of the class went through an hour long workout utilizing flipp... More
Participants in the shallow-water group exercise, swim
Participants in the shallow-water group exercise, swim the length of the Quantico 50M Pool with just flutter kicks, July 10. Participants also had to flutter kick the length of the pool on their stomachs and backs.
Lance Cpl. Ryan Miller, a dog handler for Security
Lance Cpl. Ryan Miller, a dog handler for Security Battalion, is attacked by a working dog during the Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Security Battalion's Family Fun Day at Barnett Field on Friday. The ... More
Bryan Rietz, head coach for the American League All-Stars
Bryan Rietz, head coach for the American League All-Stars team, bats during the Home Run Derby at the Field of Dreams on Friday. Rietz won the derby, getting eight over-the-fence, homeruns.
Shannon Edmonds, catcher for the National League All-Stars
Shannon Edmonds, catcher for the National League All-Stars team bats during the American League versus the National League All-Star game at the Field of Dreams on Friday. The game came down to who had the smart... More
Lance Cpl. Alton Davis, military police officer and
Lance Cpl. Alton Davis, military police officer and dog handler, and Jesse, a Belgian Malignois, watch their surrounding area outside of the working dogs kennel at Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 30. Jesse, ... More
Lance Cpl. Alton Davis, military police officer and
Lance Cpl. Alton Davis, military police officer and dog handler, and his working dog, Jesse, sit waiting to demonstrate her hard-hit bite during the working dog demonstration at the National Night Out, 2012, po... More
Craig Hulse, Auto Hobby Skills Center floor mechanic,
Craig Hulse, Auto Hobby Skills Center floor mechanic, inspects the front tire of a car during the free pre-holiday vehicle safety inspections at the Auto Hobby Skills Center aboard MCB Quantico on Aug. 30. The ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Alex Brown, facility advisor for the Staff
Gunnery Sgt. Alex Brown, facility advisor for the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, changes his oil at the Auto Hobby Skills Center on Sept. 6. Brown came into the shop to change his oil and work on his ... More
Christopher Lee, Base Motors quarterback throws the
Christopher Lee, Base Motors quarterback throws the ball during an intramural flag football game against Reserve Support Unit at Butler Stadium on Sept. 13. RSU came out on top after a hard-fought game on both ... More
Christopher Lee, Base Motors quarterback throws the
Christopher Lee, Base Motors quarterback throws the ball during an intramural flag football game against Reserve Support Unit at Butler Stadium on Sept. 13. RSU came out on top after a hard-fought game on both ... More