Marines with Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif.,
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif., practice parachute operations over San Diego in the early 1940s. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, originally Flight 1, 2nd Air Squadron, Marine Flyin... More
Marine Candidates attending Officers Candidate School (OCS) aboard MCB...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin P. Glaser, Usmc Re... More
Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps General Dake la...
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Major General Cronin, new Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Quan...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB CG, MCB Quantico, Virgini... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) James M. Lowe, Commander, Marine ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard A. Burkdall, USMC R... More
Mrs. Ione Barber (left), a relative of Medal of Honor recipient Colone...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard A. Burkdall, USMC R... More
Community members at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA), ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Casey N. Thurston, USMC Rel... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) members of Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico Cer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) members of Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico Cer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More
Competitors at the 50th Annual Interservice Rifle
Competitors at the 50th Annual Interservice Rifle Championship focus on prone shooting at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 23. Four members of the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Shooting Team, based out ... More
Two teams enter one team dominates
Motor T tries to stay in the game at Field of Dreams 1 Aug. 26. The game was mainly for fun and not for ranking.
The true colors of traditions
Lance Cpl. Louwan Brake, one of two rifle-bearers for the color guard awaits his queue to march out to the Sergeant Major post and relief ceremony at Lejeune Hall here Sept 3. The color guard is usually command... More
Flags or no flags this is football
M&RA huddles up after a play goes bad during a scrimmage game at butler Stadium here Thursday. M&RA won their scrimmage game against H&S Co. 14-12.
Great training = greater scores
A personal trainer looks on as a participant of the CBC does ammo can lefts during a CBC session at Barber Gym Sept. 8. All active duty and reserves service members are eligible for CBC
After 46 to 0, there’s nowhere left to go but up
Carlo, a sophomore running back for the Warriors, breaks two tackles during their first home game against the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles on Friday. Warriors stopped the Eagles from scoring the whole second... More
Running with the Corps - A group of men in uniform playing instruments
Quantico’s Marine Corps Band performed before the start of the Crossroads 17.75K at in Prince William County, Va., on Saturday. The Marine Corps Marathon serves as an advocate for the values of courage and comm... More
The 35th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen.
The 35th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, poses for a photo with a Marine rugby participant following a rugby match aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 28, 2012. The gam... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, attends a dedication ceremony for Wilson Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., May 4, 2012. The hall was named for Gen. Louis H. Wilson, a... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during a rededication ceremony for Heywood Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., June 1, 2012. The facility, located... 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
U.S. Marines with Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX)
U.S. Marines with Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) 1 pose for a photo with members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) in front of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, V... More
Sgt. Jessica D. Page, right, is Heather's, left, big
Sgt. Jessica D. Page, right, is Heather's, left, big sister through the Big Brother Big Sister program. Page, Marine Helicopter Squadron One communications system operator, has been Heather's big sister since ... 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.
Jacob Cohn, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania
Jacob Cohn, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania graduate student, complete an obstacle from the Officer Candidates School’s combat course during the Quantico Leadership Venture at OCS on Sept. 21. The ven... More
A Marine drill instructor counsels a teenager on how
A Marine drill instructor counsels a teenager on how to keep his bearing during the USO’s Operation Boot Camp event at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Barnett Field on Sept. 22. By the end of the day the recruits ... 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
Executive Offsite Symposium
The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks with an attendee prior to participating in the Executive Offsite Symposium held at the Gen. Alfred A. Gray Research Center aboard Marine Corps... More
The commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, participates in a gift exchange with the commandant of the Republic of China Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Chin-Lung Pan, during a visit to the Gen. Alfred... More
More than 100 reserve Marines participate in this year's
More than 100 reserve Marines participate in this year's Marine Corps Base Quantico reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Weapon's Training Battalion on Oct. 8. The course is two-three long week ann... 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
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
Marines cheer on cyclists and runners who are participating
Marines cheer on cyclists and runners who are participating in this year’s Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. 28. All of the Marines who helped set up Water Point 6 are stationed on Marine Co... More
Even motivation takes a break
Troy Cheatham, a 15-year Semper Fit personal trainer, does high jumps with his clients during a Personal Training Program with Semper Fit at Barber Physical Activity Center on Nov. 2.
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
The Quantico Middle/High School Varsity Cross Country
The Quantico Middle/High School Varsity Cross Country Team looks over a course map before they start the 47th Virginia Independent Schools Cross Country Championship at Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Va., o... More
Warriors go to state, US Marine Corps Photo
Casey, Quantico Middle/High School Varsity Cross Country Team runner, makes up some time as he runs down hill during the 47th Virginia Independent Schools Cross Country Championship at Woodberry Forest School i... More
Disobey today, pay tomorrow
A driver operating a government vehicle is pulled over by a road master aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 15. The mission statement of the road masters is to enforce vehicle safety and traffic regulatio... More
The real masters of the road
A driver operating a government vehicle is pulled over by a Road Master aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 15. The mission statement of the road masters is to enforce vehicle safety and traffic regulatio... More
Future officers train at Upshur
Kelsey Wallace, senior Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program student, shoots at targets during indoor simulated marksmanship training at Camp Upshur on Nov. 17. The students had a choice of shooting in ... More
Simulators bring drunk driving to life
William Weeks, firefighter, receives coaching from a Life Tour manager as he uses a drunk driving simulator during the Save a Life Tour presentation at Little Hall on Nov. 28. The Save a Life Tour multi-million... More
Two Warriors enter, Quantico leaves with the win
Julia, a sophomore player for Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors Basketball Team, gets double teamed but still attempts a shot over her opponents during their season opener against the Grace Preparatory ... More
Jaylen, a senior on the Quantico Middle/High School
Jaylen, a senior on the Quantico Middle/High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, goes on a fast break and dunks the ball during their first game of the season against the Grace Preparatory School Warriors in S... More
Marine attempts to capture the Trifecta
Cpl. Keith Elliott, administration chief for company office, Tenant Activities Company, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, runs a lap around Butler Stadium during his daily exercise routine on Dec. 1. (U.S. Mar... 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
Darius, eighth grade, finalizes his team's website
Darius, eighth grade, finalizes his team's website during the first Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers Cyber Security Event at The Clubs at Quantico on Dec. 5. Darius' team, Ma... More
Maxwell presents early motivation for holidays
Col. David W. Maxwell, base commander, presents the staff of the Marine Corps Exchange Marine Mart on Barnett Avenue, with the MCX Space Panning Award, at the main exchange on Dec. 5. Sgt. Maj. Laura Brown, ba... More
Geovanni, 2, puts his hands on a plate of blue paint
Geovanni, 2, puts his hands on a plate of blue paint so he can put his hand print on the “Sending Paper Hugs” poster during the Exceptional Family Member Program’s Holiday Event at the Lincoln Military Housing ... More
OCS challenge, US Marine Corps Photo
An Officer Candidate from the Officer Candidate School (OCS) low-crawls under a barbed wire obstacle on the Montford Point Challenge obstacle course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on Dec. 8, 2012. The Montf... 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.
Code White: Naval Health Clinic Quantico conducted active shooter dril...
The Naval Health Clinic Quantico conducted a Code White scenario during an active shooter drill in the clinic on Monday. The drill lasted 4 minutes and 27 seconds, and gave the staff and leadership aboard the b... More
Capitol Hill comes down to Quantico
Capt. Erin Ashford, visits officer for Officer Candidates Schools, Capt. Carla Gerlach, plans and policy officer for Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Maj. Kenneth Jones, legislative liaison, Combat Development a... More
Quantico hosts happy hour
Pamela Moment, drug demand reduction coordinator, Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center, explains to Brandon Harrisel, administration specialist, Training and Education Command, the risk of drinking a ... More
Quantico hosts happy hour
Pamela Moment, drug demand reduction coordinator, Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center, explains to Brandon Harrisel, administration specialist, Training and Education Command, the risk of drinking a ... More
Falcons’ flock too much for Warriors
Jaylen, Quantico Middle/High School Boys Basketball Team player, makes a basket after running into an opponent during their game against the Fredericksburg Academy Falcons in Fredericksburg on Dec. 13. The War... More
Candidates take on two well-received orders
Charlie Co. candidates prepare to fallout during Family Day at the Officer Candidates School on Dec. 13. The candidates were scheduled to have their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine C... More
Falcons soar too high for Warriors
Marquis, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors’ Basketball Team player, attempts fast break during a game against last year’s champions, the Fredericksburg Academy Falcons, in Fredericksburg on Dec. 13.
Number 12 for the Quantico Bulldogs Men’s Varsity Basketball
Number 12 for the Quantico Bulldogs Men’s Varsity Basketball Team goes for a layup during the season opener against Joint Base Anacostia at Barber Physical Activity Center on Jan. 5. In the first half of the ga... More
No time to get choked up
Lance Cpl. Tabitha Bartley, combat correspondent, tests the new breathalyzers after the recent Marine Administrative Message 709/12 came out that explains the requirement of Corpswide random breathalyzer tests ... More
Col. David W. Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps
Col. David W. Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, presents Tammi Ellis, Potomac Region Combined Federal Campaign representative, with a check during the CFC Close Out Celebration and Award Cere... More
Starting the year off with a 'Can' do attitude
Cheerleaders celebrate the reveal of Quantico Middle/High School's first ""CANstruction"
Marquis, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors
Marquis, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors Basketball Team player, takes a shot during a home game against the Massanutten Military Academy Colonels on Friday. The score was neck-and-neck most of the ga... More
Michelle E. Quick-Reyes, school resource officer, Quantico
Michelle E. Quick-Reyes, school resource officer, Quantico Middle/High School, finishes up some work on her computer during regular hours at the school on Jan. 14. Reyes took her position as the SRO back in Mar... More
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
Lieutenants from Fox Co., The Basic School, try to
Lieutenants from Fox Co., The Basic School, try to solve problems during a Convoy Simulator exercise at Camp Upshur on Jan. 16. Throughout the simulation, the lieutenants encountered dangers such as improvised ... More
Marcas Williams, Training Command basketball team player,
Marcas Williams, Training Command basketball team player, takes a shot in front of one of his opponents during an American League game against The Basic School's Ordnance team at Barber Physical Activity Center... More
During a one-on-one session at Ramer Hall on Jan. 17.,
During a one-on-one session at Ramer Hall on Jan. 17., Edward J. Sedory, certified athletic trainer, The Basic School, explains to a Marine why he has troubles performing simple tasks with his leg. Sedory wante... 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.
No matter if it’s raining, they are still scheduling training
The Reserve Support Unit at Camp Upshur helps more than just reservists but active duty and civilians as well, all-year round. In 2012, the RSU coordinated different types of training for nearly 200 units. (U.S... More
Sailors fire more than 800 rounds with three different
Sailors fire more than 800 rounds with three different types of machine guns during the Crew Served Weapons Instructor's Course at Range 8 on Jan. 24. More than 30 classes are taken before actually firing the m... More
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
Eddie Cottrell, head coach, Quantico Middle/High School
Eddie Cottrell, head coach, Quantico Middle/High School Warriors Boys' Basketball Varsity Team, talks to his team about turning things around during a home game against the Tandem Friends School Badgers on Jan.... More
Guard Company Marines fire their pistols from 10-yards
Guard Company Marines fire their pistols from 10-yards away from their targets during a training exercise on the High Risk Personnel Course at Weapons Training Battalion on Jan. 30. The training that took place... More
Brittany, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors
Brittany, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors Varsity Basketball Team player, struggles to cover an opponent in the open court during a Delaney Athletic Conference game against the Fredericksburg Academy ... More
Sgt. Brandan Jansen, team captain, Combat Shooting
Sgt. Brandan Jansen, team captain, Combat Shooting Team, fires a shotgun during Long Range Training on Range 14D on Jan. 5. Long Range Training consisted of Marines engaging multiple targets up to 500 yards awa... More
Marines tread through knee-deep swamp water as they
Marines tread through knee-deep swamp water as they carry an ammo can during the Montfort Point Challenge competition at the Officer Candidates School on Friday. There was not a single Marine dry after completi... More
The Quantico Middle/High School Warriors players look
The Quantico Middle/High School Warriors players look on as their team attempts to add more points to the board during a home game against the Wakefield Country Day School Owls Feb. 7. At the end of the game, t... More
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines rush into an
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines rush into an simulated aircraft to put out a fire during a fire training evolution at the Marine Corps Air Facility aboard Quantico on Feb. 12. The Marines went in groups o... More
Brittany, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors
Brittany, Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors Varsity Basketball Team player, attempts to make a shot over her opponents during a home game against the Holy Family Academy Vendeens on Feb. 15. The night o... More
Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue
The Marine Corps War Memorial, also called the Iwo Jima Memorial, is a military memorial statue outside the walls of the Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va. The memorial is dedicated to all personnel... 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
Marines from 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, prepare
Marines from 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, prepare to enter a building through a window during pre-mobilization and annual training at Quantico’s Combat Town on Feb. 20. Military Operations on Urban Terrain tr... More
The Operations section of the Officer Candidates School
The Operations section of the Officer Candidates School conduct Ethical Decision Game training at OCS on Feb. 21. EDG training helps Marines engage in ethical decision-making processes and participate in on-goi... More
Children dance their way to glory as they play Nintendo
Children dance their way to glory as they play Nintendo Wii during Open Rec Fridays at the Quantico Youth Center on FEB. 22. Open Rec Fridays are themed events that bring children from the base together in fun ... More
Crystal Gill, head coach, Quantico Middle School girls’
Crystal Gill, head coach, Quantico Middle School girls’ basketball team, anxiously opens her gift that was given by her team during the end-of-the-year Winter Awards ceremony at the school on Feb. 25. The team ... More
Marines who were part of the Georgia Deployment Program
Marines who were part of the Georgia Deployment Program came aboard Quantico to participate in the Transition Assistance Program on since Feb 20. More than 50 Reserve Marines participated in the training. (U.S.... More
Chris Rollison, Training Command Basketball Team player,
Chris Rollison, Training Command Basketball Team player, and Deonta Gowdy, Enlisted Instructor Platoon team player, jump for the tip off during an Intramural League game at the Barber Physical Activity Center o... More
MCAF loses battle, wins war
Gary King, Marine Corps University Basketball Team player, attempts a shot over an opponent during a game against the Marine Corps Air Facility team at the Barber Physical Activity Center on Feb. 27.
Parents ask questions that were placed on their table
Parents ask questions that were placed on their table to their children during the Families OverComing Under Stress program event, “Having Dinner with the Family” at the Lincoln Military Housing Family Center o... More
Sgt. Charlie Dixon, Royal Marines Combat Shooting Team,
Sgt. Charlie Dixon, Royal Marines Combat Shooting Team, takes aim at a target during a training session with the U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team at Weapon Training Battalion’s Range 4 on March 7. Even with snow... More
More than 40 children anticipate hearing the “Cat in
More than 40 children anticipate hearing the “Cat in the Hat” during the Marine Corps Community Service’s event, “Storybook Fantasy Night” at the Clubs at Quantico on March 7. The children dressed as their favo... More
Not a bad way to start the morning
Maj. Charles O'Neill, inspector instructor, Delta Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, congratulates Staff Sgt. Jay Baldino, training chief, Delta Co., 4th LAR, during Baldino's promotion ceremony at Camp Ups... More
Children run to get possession of the ball during a
Children run to get possession of the ball during a Marine Corps Community Services’ Quantico Youth Sports’ Basketball League game at the Youth Center on March 9. The Youth Center had its March Madness tourname... More
Camp Upshur goes through improvements
Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Camp Upshur now has a functional medical facility for reserve units that train aboard the base. The Reserve Support Unit refurbished the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. A... More
Where your money is really going
Col. David Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, fills out his Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society contribution form after the NMCRS fund drive kick-off meeting at Little Hall on March 18. This year... More
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Kicks-off
Col. David Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, fills out his Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society contribution form after the NMCRS fund drive kick-off meeting at Little Hall on March 18. This year... More
Naval Academy welcomes two from QMHS
Trent and Kelsie, two seniors, Quantico Middle/High School, have been accepted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., for this coming fall.