U.S. Army Pfc. Pedro Amador, assigned to the Defense Information School, participates in a mock patrol, at training area Charlie on Fort George G. Meade, Md., June 28, 2010. Amador, rests on a obstacle course r More
U.S. Navy forward Sam Lee and defender Kristina Marra from Francis Marion University collide in attempt to maintain possession of the ball at Annapolis, Md., Sep. 25, 2011. The Women's Navy soccer team won the More
Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is presented to More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a family member of a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Wa More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, poses for a photo with Montford Point Marine, center seated, a Marine 1st sergeant, and other guests during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemora More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. T More
Director of the Marine Corps Marathon, Rick Nealis, makes remarks during the opening ceremony of the Healthy Lifestyle Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, May 17, 2013. The Expo provides runn More
Members of "The President's Own" Marine Corps Band play hymns and the "Battle Colors of the Marine Corps" during the Monument Dedication Ceremony for Korean War Horse Staff Sgt. Reckless, Triangle, Va., July 26 More
International Officers gather for refreshments awaiting the arrival of U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley during the Marine Corps University Annual Welcome Reception for International Students at The C More
Members of the National Museum of the Marine Corps dodgeball team gather together before the start of the Combined Federal Campaign Dodgeball Tournament at the Barber Physical Activity Center, Quantico, Va., Se More
Participants of the 67th Annual Quantico Town Christmas Parade pose in front of their Corvette Stingray, prior to the start of the parade along Potomac Road, Quantico, Va., Dec. 1, 2013. Many spectators watched More
Lance Cpl. Dennis Hillyer, with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, conducts "Oleoresin Capsicum" (OC) Spray training as a requirement for augment training with the Provost Marshall Office, Quantico, Va., More
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera Warrant Officer's Michael Kropiewnicki, Wade E. Spradlin, Izzel P. Sanchez, and Jared Padula, stand at attention during the reading of their appointment to Warrant Officer by Mas More
Newly appointed U.S. Marine Corps officer's with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, maneuver through the endurance course as a part of their mandated training requirements at TBS, Marine Corps More
Newly appointed officer's with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, begin the endurance course with the first obstacle at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 11, 2014. The warrant officer More
Cpl. Kathryn Bynum with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, completes the first test to finish the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Qualif More
Lance Cpl. Ricky Gomez with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, executes a "back stroke" during the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Quali More
U.S. Marines and civilian Military Police Officers with Security Battalion prepare for the start of their semi-annual active shooter training at the Urban Operations site on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Apr More
U.S. Marines assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) prepare to sling load cargo under a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during a sling load training exercise at Naval Annex Stump Neck, India More
U.S. Army Pfc. Mulrooney holds a position during a Field Training Exercise for the Basic Still Photography Course at the Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Md., June 28, 2010. Servicemembers atte More
A U.S. Marine master sergeant escorts Montford Point Marines as they arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, greets a Montford Point Marine during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is presented to the More
Vendors offer their services and products to runners during the Healthy Lifestyle Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, May 17, 2013. The Expo takes place two days prior to the Marine Corps Mar More
Runners participate in the 6th Annual Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half, Fredericksburg, Va, May 19, 2013. The race's 13.1 mile course took runners, including movie star Sean Astin, through historic portions More
Civilians, Veterans, and Servicemembers gather at the National Museum of the Marine Corps to observe the Monument Dedication Ceremony for Korean War Horse Staff Sgt. Reckless, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2013. The More
Matthew Killian from Annapolis, Md., nears his transfer point during the 400 meter swim portion of the Inaugural Quantico Triathlon held at Marine Corps Base Quantico's 50 meter pool, Quantico, Va., Aug. 18, 20 More
Master Sgt. Antwuan Gibson embraces his wife after his promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), Triangle, Va., Sept. 4, 2013. The NMMC allows servicemembers to reserve space for the More
Col. David Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Quantico Commander, makes opening remarks during the Combined Federal Campaign Dodgeball Tournament at the Barber Physical Activity Center, Quantico, Va., Sept. 13, 2013. M More
The Girl Scouts of Quantico gather together prior to the beginning the 67th Annual Quantico Town Christmas Parade, Quantico, Va., Dec. 1, 2013. Many spectators watched as performers, town officials, law enforce More
The Basic School (TBS) India Company Marines await the start of their swearing-in ceremony conducted at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Feb. 6, 2014. The newly appointed Officer's will b More
Newly appointed Warrant Officer's with the Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-14, maneuver through the beginning portion of the endurance course as a part of their mandated training requirements at The Basic School More
A newly appointed U.S. Marine Corps officer with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, runs down hill during the 2.5-mile endurance course as a part of their mandated training requirements at TBS, More
Lance Cpl. Ricky Gomez with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, executes a proper breast stroke during the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swi More
Cpl. Kathryn Bynum with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, takes a break outside the pool after completing a strenuous portion of the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., Apri More
Civilian Officer Reginald Miller with Security Battalion, engages his target during the semi-annual active shooter training exercise at the Urban Operations site on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 22, 20 More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approaches a cargo pick up site during a sling load training exercise at Naval Annex Stump Neck, Indian Head, Md., April 23, 2014. The training exercise was conducted in More
Candidates from U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School move through icy waters during a combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 29, 2011. The combat course consists of a series of obstacles s More
A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, poses for a photo with a Montford Point Marine during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing More
Col. Michael J. Colburn, director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, conducts during a rehearsal at John Phillip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, Jan. 17, 2013, for the upcoming 57th Presidential More
Vendors advertise their products during The Healthy Lifestyle Expo presented by Hyundai Hope on Wheels at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, May 17, 2013. The Expo provides runners with an opportuni More
Runners carry the country's Colors during the 6th Annual Historic Half Marathonin, Fredericksburg, Va., May 19, 2013. Some participants of the 13.1 mile race carry or wear patriotic, inspiring, or charitable ba More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, applauds during the Monument Dedication ceremony for War Horse Staff Sgt. Reckless, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2013. Staff Sgt. Reckless served during the Ko More
Participants of the Marine Corps Marathon Inaugural Quantico Triathlon compete in the 400 meter portion of the event at Marine Corps Base Quantico's (MCBQ) 50 meter pool, Quantico, Va., Aug. 18, 2013. Nearly 25 More
The Combined Federal Campaign Dodgeball Tournament takes place at the Barber Physical Activity Center, Quantico, Va., Sept. 13, 2013. Many units with Marine Corps Base Quantico took part in the competition. (U. More
Col. David Maxwell, Marine Corps Base Quantico Commander, his wife, and dog participate in the the 67th Annual Quantico Town Christmas Parade along Potomac Road, Quantico, Va., Dec. 1, 2013. Many spectators wat More
A U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer with the Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-14, plunges into the muddy water at the "Bear Pit" obstacle during the endurance course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantic More
A U.S. Marine Corps officer with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, walks through the "Bear Pit" during the endurance course at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 11, 2014. The officer More
2nd Lt. Daniel Markovich with Delta Company, The Basic School, removes his goggles and awaits for the next period of testing with his fellow students during the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Daniel Markovich with Detla Company, The Basic School pulls 1st Lt. Jessica De Maria with Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, during a survivor training portion o More
U.S. Marine Corps Police Officer Cpl. Bryce Whitenack with Security Battalion, enters a building during the semi-annual active shooter training exercise at the Urban Operations site on Marine Corps Base Quanti More
A protester holds up a sign at a street corner in downtown Baltimore, Md., during the Occupy Baltimore protest, Oct. 6, 2011. The physical occupation lasted two months with about 150 participants present each d More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, standing, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June More
A Montford Point Marine poses for a photo during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, visits with Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28 More
The sun rises over U.S. Capitol before the public swearing in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C, Jan. 21, 2013. More than 5,000 service members from all five branches of the More
Col. James Brennan, Headquarters and Service Battalion Marine Corps Base Quantico Commanding Officer, participates in a pre-running of the colors Memorial Day run, Triangle, Va., May 23, 2013. The run took part More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos and U.S. Marine Corps Retired Sgt. Harold Wadley unveil the Monument for War Horse Staff Sgt. Reckless at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle More
Participants of the Marine Corps Marathon Inaugural Quantico Triathlon conduct the 400 meter swim portion of the event at Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), Va., Aug. 18, 2013. Nearly 250 participants took part More
The crowd braces for an incoming dodge ball during the Combined Federal Campaign Dodgeball Tournament at the Barber Physical Activity Center, Quantico, Va., Sept. 13, 2013. Many units with Marine Corps Base Qua More
Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown waves to spectators during the 67th Annual Quantico Town Christmas Parade along Potomac Road, Quantico, Va., Dec. 1, 2013. Many spectators watched as performers, town officials, law e More
A U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, plunges into the "Bear Pit" during the endurance course at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 11, 2014. The More
U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer's with the Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-14, climb an obstacle during the endurance course at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 11, 2014. The Warrant Officers were e More
Gunnery Sgt. Brian Evans, Marine Corps Water Survival Instructor, swims in the pool to the next objective during the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete the final testing period for Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Qualification consisted of More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bryce Whitenack and Cpl. Joseph Reeder, both police officers with Security Battalion, enter a building during the semi-annual active shooter training exercise at the Urban Operations site More
U.S. Marines assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) prepare to sling load cargo under a U.S Army UH-60 Black Hawk during a sling load training exercise at Naval Annex Stump Neck, Indian More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Ellington punches a bag during an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray course as a part of Military Police training at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va., Dec. 9, 2011. Ellington, primar More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing foreground, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington More
A U.S. Marine staff sergeant escorts a Montford Point Marine as they arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, speaks with a guest during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. More
Danett Crespo, from Dale City, Va., gives two thumbs up underwater during the 400 meter swim portion of the Inaugural Quantico Triathlon held at Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), Va., Aug. 18, 2013. Nearly 250 More
U.S. Marines and civilians take part in the Combined Federal Campaign Dodgeball Tournament at the Barber Physical Activity Center, Quantico, Va., Sept. 13, 2013. Many units with Marine Corps Base Quantico took More
The Marine Corps Base Quantico Band marches past spectators during the 67th Annual Quantico Town Christmas Parade along Potomac Road, Quantico, Va., Dec. 1, 2013. Many spectators watched as performers, town off More
A U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, climbs an obstacle during the endurance course at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 11, 2014. The Warrant More
Cpl. Kathryn Bynum with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, executes a "side stroke" during the testing portion of the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hoy, left, and Lance Cpl. Tate Harstad, both police officers with Security Battalion, prepare to enter a building during the semi-annual active shooter training exercise at the More
Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, poses for a photo with a guest during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June More
Headquarters Company (HQ CO) with Headquarters and Service Battalion Marine Corps Base Quantico conducts physical training by completing obstacles at the confidence course, Officer Candidate School, Quantico, V More
Four participants in the Marine Corps Marathon Inaugural Quantico Triathlon, gather underwater for a group photo before completing the 400 meter swim portion of the event at Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), V More
The crowd cheers during the Combined Federal Campaign Dodgeball Tournament at the Barber Physical Activity Center, Quantico, Va., Sept. 13, 2013. Many units with Marine Corps Base Quantico took part in the comp More
A young child shades his eyes with his hands attempting to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus during the 67th Annual Quantico Town Christmas Parade along Potomac Road, Quantico, Va., Dec. 1, 2013. Many spectators w More
A U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, walks through the "Bear Pit" at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 11, 2014. The officers and warrant office More
A U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer with The Basic School (TBS), India Company, 4th Platoon, crouches under barbed wire during the last obstacle of the endurance course at TBS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., More
Lance Cpl. Amber Martinez with The Basic School, executes a "side stroke" during the testing portion of the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Qua More
U.S. Marine and civilian Military Police Officers with Security Battalion, engage in a simulated fire fight during the semi-annual active shooter training exercise at an Urban Operations site on Marine Corps Ba More