2/6 100 year anniversary
Top: The United States Marine Corps infantry unit 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment, reenacts a photo (below)taken of the unit 100 years ago outside of the Marine Corps University Historical Division. The unit recen... More
During the Spartan Games Marines took part in various
During the Spartan Games Marines took part in various events consisting of physical prowess to recognize the diligent efforts of Medal of Honor recipients. During the Combat Fitness Test Marines recognized Cpl.... More
Track Mounted Twin 40mm Duster, 1968. Photo Courtesy
Track Mounted Twin 40mm Duster, 1968. Photo Courtesy of USMC Archives
Tax Center opens Feb. 1
The Marine Corps Base Quantico Tax Center offers cost-free federal and state income tax return preparation for military, military retirees and their families. The facility is located in the rear of building 309... More
Retired Col. Chalres H. Lyman IV and Wife Holding Memorial Plaque and ...
Retired Marine Col. Charles H. Lyman IV, joined by his wife, hold the memorial plaque in recognition of his grandfather Maj. Gen. Lyman II, after which Lyman Park neighborhood is named after. The plaque was gif... More
High Intensity Tactical Trainer Charles Yackle won't
High Intensity Tactical Trainer Charles Yackle won't let Staff Sgt. Christopher Ramsey quit as he does kettlebell lunges in Butler Stadium.
This is the starting point for "The Quigley" a notorious
This is the starting point for "The Quigley" a notorious obstacle course that must be completed by all Marine officer candidates.
Col. Todd Oneto, H&S Bn. commander passes on the colors
Col. Todd Oneto, H&S Bn. commander passes on the colors to Col. John Atkinson as part of change of command ceremonies held at Lejuene Hall June 23.
HITT preliminaries choose two tough Marines to represent Quantico
Although, Maj. Kerry Hogan claimed agility wasn't her jam, the Marine pushed herself through every obstacle during the final High Intensity Tactical Training exercises and finished first in the women's division... More
Sophie, a therapy dog, is a very engaged reading buddy
Sophie, a therapy dog, is a very engaged reading buddy to children, often touching pictures with her paw to show that she likes the picture. (Photo by Kaitlyn Sullivan)
Marine gets accepted to Yale
Staff Sgt. Allegra Pankratz celebrates her admittance into Yale University with her siblings. (Photo courtesy of Quantico Voluntary Education Center)
As part of the physical training session Marines fireman
As part of the physical training session Marines fireman carried fellow Marines alongside MCB-1 leading from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group building. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
The Muslim community aboard Quantico gathers to get
The Muslim community aboard Quantico gathers to get to know one another. (Photo by David T. Debye)
Col. Kodjo Knoxlimbacker (right) hands Lt. Col. Daniel
Col. Kodjo Knoxlimbacker (right) hands Lt. Col. Daniel Murphy, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF), a framed congratulatory certificate signed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense ... More
College graduates gather outside of The Clubs at Quantico
College graduates gather outside of The Clubs at Quantico to take their graduation class photo. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Quantico plans for the future
Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico Commander Col. Joseph Murray addresses base leadership during annual Vision Workshop.
SSgt. David Griffith, scout sniper instructor, Weapons
SSgt. David Griffith, scout sniper instructor, Weapons Training Battalion, highlights weapons systems and the differences between basic and advanced training.
Depicted in the left-hand corner the pilot can be seen
Depicted in the left-hand corner the pilot can be seen removed from the flight controls, guarding the cyclic. Within the cockpit, the Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) tablet can be seen above the ... More
This map depicts the alternate prescription pickup
This map depicts the alternate prescription pickup location where a drive-thru trailer will be staged adjacent to the Mini-MCX (3048 Bordelon St.), Marine Corps Base Quantico. (Map courtesy of Naval Health Cli... More
Sergeants Course Seminar completes pilot phase two
Poster courtesy of Marine Corps University
Information technology school opening aboard Quantico
Marine Corps Base Quantico welcomes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA), Jan. 8, which will allow Marines to get training for promising careers in informati... More
Staff Sgt. Marvilous McCammon (pictured in uniform)
Staff Sgt. Marvilous McCammon (pictured in uniform) stands with members of the Stangs and Fangs Mustang Club of Fredericksburg, Virginia at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. (Photo courtesy of 4th LAR T... More
Back in the Saddle: The Marine Corps makes careers, it doesn’t end the...
Headquarters and Service Battalion, nicknamed "The Beast," begins 2018 with Back in the Saddle training at Warner Hall Auditorium, Marine Corps University. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Martin Luther King Jr. going off script: A bold character who inspired...
Pastor Derek Grier of Grace Church, Dumfries, Virginia, stands at the pulpit at the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Quantico as members of the base community listen attentively about the legacy of Rev. Martin L... More
Patrons of Marine Corps Base Quantico line up inside
Patrons of Marine Corps Base Quantico line up inside the DMV 2 Go van awaiting service. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray and Sgt. Maj.
MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray and Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams, MCINCR-MCBQ sergeant major award Lance Cpl. Dylan Williams, Marine of the Year, and Cpl. Brandy Balderas, Noncomissioned Officer of the Y... More
Infantry Officer's Course Marines watch as mortar rounds
Infantry Officer's Course Marines watch as mortar rounds make impact into the drop zone. A small cloud of smoke can be seen in the middle of al of the Marines. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter takes
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter takes the time to shake hands with a Marine security guard at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Quantico teenager chosen among 10,000 to play on USA football team
Jordan Lane, Quantico Middle/High School football kicker, kicks an extra point for Team USA football. He was chosen to be on the national team, beating out 10,000 other players. (Courtesy Photo)
It is every Marine and civilian's job on base to maintain
It is every Marine and civilian's job on base to maintain the beauty and natural landscape of the base. During last year's Earth Day event Marines gathered together to beautify the base and pic up trash along t... More
The New Parent Support Program offers the only private
The New Parent Support Program offers the only private nursing room aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico at Little Hall. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Marine women's uniforms. (Photo by Angela McCrary)
Marine women's uniforms. (Photo by Angela McCrary) Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Marines and contractors fly drones during the
U.S. Marines and contractors fly drones during the Hive inal Mile on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia March 14. The drones will provide an autonomous point-to-point distribution system employing a mixed unm... More
Peak season notice from your Quantico Personal Property Office (PPO)
PPO employees Warren Holmes, Melinda Rogers, Romelia Allen and Gunnery Sgt. Catherine Wilcher.
The Quantico Marine Corps Band is pictured with their
The Quantico Marine Corps Band is pictured with their typical instruments, but even musicians in the Marine Corps have to be prepared to drop their musical instruments and be a war fighter. Recently, the band ... More
Maintaining the strength to care and keeping the will to give
Caregivers ensure a good quality of life for disabled, elderly and even children. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
Quantico employees board the shuttle to the VRE depot
Quantico employees board the shuttle to the VRE depot aboard Quantico after a hard day’s work. (Photo courtesy of Transportation Support Branch)
Munitions survey - A map shows the location of a fire in a wooded area
Areas slated for munitions survey. (Courtesy photo)
Spring has sprung and summer is close behind
Marine Corps Memorial Chapel Marine Corps Base Quantico
Lt. Col. Terje Bruøygard, chief of Telemark Battalion
Lt. Col. Terje Bruøygard, chief of Telemark Battalion from Lillehammer, Norway, stands with his fellow Norwegian soldiers in Iraq during Task Force Lion. The 6-foot 3-inch, gentle giant became a Norwegian Army... More
Jim Kallstrom Award Banquet
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - The annual Jim Kallstrom Award Banquet is held at the Clubs at Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 2, 2019. The Banquet was held to commemorate military police officers... More
Redemption, US Marine Corps Photo
A split photo of Sgt. Carlito Maxwell showing both times he was promoted to the rank of Sgt.
Two 3-D printers are actively creating plastic equipment
Two 3-D printers are actively creating plastic equipment during the Innovation Boot Camp workshop in The Garden by Building Momentum, Alexandria, Va. Innovation Boot Camp is a workshop designed for service memb... More
SSgt. Stephen Ferguson, a permanent member of the Marine
SSgt. Stephen Ferguson, a permanent member of the Marine Corps Rifle Team, was the winner of the 600 yard event during the 2019 Interservice Rifle Marksmanship Competition held from June held June 24-30 at Mari... More
David Manning, the Curator of small arms and ordinances
David Manning, the Curator of small arms and ordinances command desplays a collection of historical weapons from U.S military history, Naval Heritage and History Command, Washington D.C, July 11, 2019. NHHC is ... More
The Wisdom Tree during the fall added colorful leaves
The Wisdom Tree during the fall added colorful leaves and a visual centerpiece to the surrounding trees. (File Photo)
The Personal Combat Assistant and Reporting Device
The Personal Combat Assistant and Reporting Device (PCARD) was designed by Marine Corps Systems Command Ammunitions Marine Staff Sgt. Long to reduce the pack weight of Marines by 33 percent. Pictured is the fir... More
High Intensity Tactical Training Charles Yackle pushes
High Intensity Tactical Training Charles Yackle pushes Staff Sgt. Christopher Ramsey past the point of comfort in his preliminary trials. As the Marine fends against 90 degree heat during the fireman's carry wi... More
A Marine braves the barbed wire of "The Quigley" a
A Marine braves the barbed wire of "The Quigley" a notorious obstacle course that Marine officers have to complete as part of Officer Candidates School (OCS). Photo by Jim Andrews.
The Quantico Marine Corps Band marches past the formation
The Quantico Marine Corps Band marches past the formation of Marines in Headquarters and Service Battalion as part of the traditional ceremonies that take place during a change of command.
Lance Cpl. Fritz couldn't help but pull some of his
Lance Cpl. Fritz couldn't help but pull some of his fellow Marines aside to capture what it means to be a part of the tribe. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
A child practices his reading skills while reading
A child practices his reading skills while reading to Cody, a therapy dog, during the recent Tales with Tails program held at the base library. (Photo by Kaitlyn Sullivan)
Marine Corps NCOs knock out some warm-up crunches in
Marine Corps NCOs knock out some warm-up crunches in front of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group building before beginning a high intensity physical training session. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Jason Gregoire, chef extraordinaire for the Muslim
Jason Gregoire, chef extraordinaire for the Muslim fellowship gathering, prepares hamburgers and hot dogs for the cookout-style event. (Photo by David T. Debye)
This is a good overview of what took place during the
This is a good overview of what took place during the Annual Wargaming Day, where multiple models were used to reenact battles and help increase the readiness of Marines. (Photo byChavonne Ford, contractor in ... More
The famous Marine"Gunny" R. Lee Ermey meets with Marine
The famous Marine"Gunny" R. Lee Ermey meets with Marine WWII veteran Theordore Marolda Sr. at the recent Modern Day Marine Military Exposition held Sept. 19-21. (Photo by Frances Seybold)
Marine Corps Air Facility Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Marine Corps Air Facility Aircraft Rescue and Fire (ARF) participate in a weekly training exercise on how to handle a mishap.
A utility helicopter lands in the middle of the Urban
A utility helicopter lands in the middle of the Urban Training Center, Landing Zone Egret, aboard the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico using the Autonomous Arial Cargo Utility System. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
During the Naval Health Clinic Quantico Pharmacy renovation
During the Naval Health Clinic Quantico Pharmacy renovation an alternate refill, drive-thru pickup location will be available near the Seven Day Store off of Barnett Avenue on Bordelon Street. Prescriptions wi... More
Lance Cpl. Fernando Fierro-Nunez, Lance Cpl. Thomas
Lance Cpl. Fernando Fierro-Nunez, Lance Cpl. Thomas Yancoskie, and Lance Cpl. Esteban Campos thanked patrons for their donations at the Fredericksburg IHOP holiday open house.
The Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV 2 Go van parked
The Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV 2 Go van parked outside the mainside Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher
Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson recognizes soldiers Sgt. Keenan Griffin and Pfc. Jordan Miller for outstanding service during 2017.
Cpl. Spencer Patterson mans a fork lift to load hazardous
Cpl. Spencer Patterson mans a fork lift to load hazardous material into a cargo truck to be dispossed of at an off-base facility. Environmental engineers also log and label the different types of hazardous mate... More
Wic eligibility table - A spreadsheet with a number of numbers on it
Wic eligibility table Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Basic School provided support to the Infantry Officer's
The Basic School provided support to the Infantry Officer's Course by firing live mortar rounds for an indirect fire aand movement exercise. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Father holds Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter's
Father holds Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor as son gazes on. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Foreground: Women Marines' WWII uniforms. (Photo
Foreground: Women Marines' WWII uniforms. (Photo by Angela McCrary)
U.S. Marines and contractors fly drones during the
U.S. Marines and contractors fly drones during the Hive Final Mile on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia Mar. 15. The drones will provide an autonomous point-to-point distribution system employing a mixed unm... More
Quantico Marine Corps Band members refresh their training
Quantico Marine Corps Band members refresh their training in handcuffing. (Courtesy Photo)
The Quantico VRE shuttle services uses both buses and
The Quantico VRE shuttle services uses both buses and vans to transport employees aboard Quantico to and from the train station. The Quantico VRE shuttle service starts running at 5:20 a.m. and the last ride to... More
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Marines A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines [A/1/1]
Marines A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines [A/1/1] return fire from a house window during a search and clear mission in the battle of Hue, February 1968. (official USMC photo by Sergeant Bruce A. Atwell, Mar... More
Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer
Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Hensley, sergeant major of MCBQ, delivers the base's donations to the Toys for Tots Northern ... More
An iron Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was welded
An iron Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was welded and displayed in the welding section in The Garden by Building Momentum, Alexandria, Va. The Garden hosts a wide variety of problem solving classes using... More
Sgt. Jonathan Solinsky, the head coach for the Marine
Sgt. Jonathan Solinsky, the head coach for the Marine Corps Rifle Team, designed and executed the training plans for the team's participation in the 2019 Interservice Rifle Marksmanship Competition held June he... More
The Marine Corps Exchange (MXC) welcomed a large crowd
The Marine Corps Exchange (MXC) welcomed a large crowd of Marines and civilians to the grand re-opening of the Marine Corps Exchange at Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) March 15. Here, exchange employees and S... More
Marines who particpated in the Pugil sticks event,
Marines who particpated in the Pugil sticks event, did so in honor of Lt. Weeden Osborne. Osborne was appointed a dental surgeon before being assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. He was decorat... More
MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray speaks with
MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray speaks with retired Army Specialist 74D (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist) Phuong Baguyos, who is a part of the inaugural Microsoft Software & S... More
Marines voluntarily go through the obstacle course
Marines voluntarily go through the obstacle course known as "The Quigley," which is a requirement for all Marine officers to complete as part of Officer Candidates School. The Marines braved the course in hono... More
Col. Todd Oneto, outgoing commander of H&S Bn. gives
Col. Todd Oneto, outgoing commander of H&S Bn. gives his remarks during the change of command ceremony.
Marines sprint while doing buddy carries. (Photo by
Marines sprint while doing buddy carries. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Families pose for a picture to commemorate the fun
Families pose for a picture to commemorate the fun and fellowship held at the Muslim cookout held Aug. 19. (Photo by David T. Debye)
A wide variety of experts in warfighting participated
A wide variety of experts in warfighting participated in the Annual Warfighting Day including contractors, Marines and civilian Marines. (Photo by Chavonne Ford, contractor in support of FD/MCWL Wargaming
From left to right: Mike Rudd, WJLA, Staff Sgt. Alfredo
From left to right: Mike Rudd, WJLA, Staff Sgt. Alfredo Andrade, Exposive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician, Sgt. Wesley Buzzard EOD technician, Eileen Whelan, WJLA, Maj. A.J. Bormann director, Quantico Offic... More
Pictured from left to right are Sgt. Sanchez, Sgt.
Pictured from left to right are Sgt. Sanchez, Sgt. Diaz-Rodriquez, Cpl. Rodriguez and Sgt. West standing with Santa at the Toys for Tots regional warehouse located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Tammy Smith)
Miss USA 2016 and United States Army Reserve Capt.
Miss USA 2016 and United States Army Reserve Capt. Deshauna Barber was welcomed as the keynote speaker for the annual Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Council Salute to the Armed Forces at Mar... More
WIC eligibility chart - A spreadsheet with a table of numbers and numb...
WIC eligibility chart Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
It is also the responsibility of Marines to ensure
It is also the responsibility of Marines to ensure the integrity of the natural landscapes aboard base. During last year's Earth Day festivities Marines gathered at the shoreline to ensure the base was clean on... More
The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed
The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed Medal of Honor recipient Marine veteran Cpl. Kyle Carpenter to speak during their Heroes Among Us event. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Museum visitors visit one of many of the displays featuring
Museum visitors visit one of many of the displays featuring women Marines at the National Museum of the Marine Corps March 10 when they held a special event honoring women Marines and Opha May, the first woman ... More
A musician and Marine updates his skills with a pistol.
A musician and Marine updates his skills with a pistol. (Courtesy Photo)
Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer
Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Hensley, sergeant major of MCBQ, delivers the base's donations to the Toys for Tots Northern ... More
New Headquarters and Service Battalion Commander Col.
New Headquarters and Service Battalion Commander Col. John Atkinson gives remarks after taking over command of the battalion.
Marines who participated in the obstacle course did
Marines who participated in the obstacle course did so in honor of a Navy Medal of Honor recipient. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Marine Corps noncommissioned officers literally drag
Marine Corps noncommissioned officers literally drag each other through the mud in a pistol drag exercise. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Intricate real life-like models were made to make the
Intricate real life-like models were made to make the wargaming as realistic as possible. (Photo by Chavonne Ford contractor in support of FD/MCWL Wargaming)
Marines join Miss USA 2016 and Army Reserve Capt. Deshauna
Marines join Miss USA 2016 and Army Reserve Capt. Deshauna Barber for a photograph after her keynote speech at the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Council Salute to the Armed Forces lunch at ... More
The WIC program aboard base is breastfeeding friendly.
The WIC program aboard base is breastfeeding friendly. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
Museum patrons not only got to enjoy the special displays
Museum patrons not only got to enjoy the special displays honoring women Marines, but were also able to enjoy the rest of the Museum. (Photo by Angela McCrary)
Marine musicians head out to the range aboard Quantico
Marine musicians head out to the range aboard Quantico to refresh their skills. (Courtesy Photo)
Marines from the Marine Corps Base Quantico Color Guard
Marines from the Marine Corps Base Quantico Color Guard present the colors during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for MSSA at Quantico on Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Microsoft Software & Systems Academy)