Students of the Force Fitness Instructor Course participate in combat conditioning drills at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Feb 7, 2019. The students learn how to incorporate combat conditioning into their un More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ashley Barreno, a combat videographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion, prepares to strike a training pad with a baton during the Security Augmenta More
U.S. Marine Corps students of Financial Mangement Officers Course 1-12, Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, simulate managing money and paperwork during deployed disp More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, visits with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washin More
A U.S. Marine escorts a Montford Point Marine to his seat prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. More
Sgt. Tyler Byfield, a Mt. Vernon, Wash., native, with Battalion Landing Team 3/2, pulls up pieces of the deck of a home Nov. 9, that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, a small community of New Yo More
Maj. Frank Moore, a diversity officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command Officer Programs, and Maj. Gen. Cornell A. Wilson, Jr. (Ret) talk with Earl Pridgen, 22, a student from North Carolina Central University a More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2 at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. Paxton and More
Cmdr. Robert J. Etheridge, deputy command chaplain, Anthony Forbes, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) specialist for Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), Penny Thomison, EEO specialist, Paula Bedford, EEO deputy More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations Command, stands at the position of attention next to his wife, Cricket, and Gen. John M. Paxton, right, assi More
U.S. Marine officer candidates participate in pugil stick bouts during martial arts training at the Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 23, 2018. Candidates must go through three mo More
A guest salutes as the colors are retired during the 35th annual Potomac Region Veterans Council Memorial Day ceremony held at the Quantico National Cemetary, Triangle, Va., May 28, 2018. The ceremony featured More
U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates participate in the combat course at the Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 18, 2018. Candidates must go through three months of intensive train More
British Royal Marines with L Co, 42 Commando, participate in pugil stick bouts at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence (MACE), Quantico, Va., Oct 5, 2018. During their visit, the Royal Marines also completed a More
A hand-crank cyclist crosses the finish line during the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon race, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2018. Also known as "The People's Marathon," the 26.2 mile race drew roughly 30,000 participan More
Students of the Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Course participate in the culminating event at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Oct 31, 2018. During the event, the students needed to show expertise in all areas More
Students of the Force Fitness Instructor Course participate in Ragnar's Raid at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Feb 8, 2019. The physical training event honored the martial culture of the Vikings by incorporat More
Students of the Marine Corps Martial Arts (MCMAP) Instructor Trainer Course participate in the course culminating event at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Mar 27, 2019. During the event, the students needed to More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher England, a combat mass communicator with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion, attempts to strike a training pad during the Security Augmentatio More
U.S. Marine Corps students of Financial Management Officers Course 1-12, Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, learn how to fill out and manage paperwork during deploye More
The Director of Marine Corps Staff, Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, visits with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Cen More
U.S. Marines escort Montford Point Marines to their seats prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony in their honor at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, t More
Dr. Kenneth D. Dunn, a retired Marine Corps colonel and the director for the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, welcomes students from North Carolina State University to the seminar's North Carolina Series April More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations Command, speaks to a guest after his Relinquishment of Command at the Joe Rosenthal Theatre, Joint Base Mye More
The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, delivers a message on social media at the start line of the 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon race, Arlington, Va., Oct. 28, 2018. Also known as "Th More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Asha Hester, an administrative clerk with G-1, 4th Marine Logistics Group, strikes a training pad during a Security Augmentation Force course at Marine Corps Support Facility New Or More
U.S. Marine Corps officers of Financial Management Officers Course 1-12, Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, learn how to manage money and paperwork during deployed d More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Carazo, a Waverly Hall, Ga., native, with Battalion Landing Team 3/2, uses a chainsaw Nov. 9, to break up pieces of the deck of a home that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Cruz, left, command sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, middle, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations Comma More
Runners gather at the start line of the 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon race, Arlington, Va., Oct. 28, 2018. Also known as "The People's Marathon," the 26.2 mile race drew roughly 30,000 participants to promo More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant Alex J. Burggraaf, student, Financial Management Officers Course 1-12, Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, simulates mission clerk du More
Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony in their honor at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, i More
Director of the Martial Arts Center of Excellence and the Force Fitness Readiness Center, Lt. Col. (ret) Joseph Shusko delivers a tie-in following a physical training exercise during the Force Fitness Instructo More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant Ryan P. Kerestes (center), student, Financial Management Officers Course 1-12, Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, works with custome More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, center, the director of Marine Corps staff, visits with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. More
A U.S. Marine salutes arriving Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony in their honor at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the h More
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor from Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, introduces himself and to the students of North Carolina State University April 11 at the Marine Corps Leadersh More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. Paxton a More
U.S. Marine Corps General Joseph F. Dunford (center), Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, is greeted after his flight to Marine Corps Air Station New River to attend the Experimental Forward Operating Bas More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, the director of Marine Corps staff, visits with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. C More
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor from Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, leads a guided discussion with the students of North Carolina State University during the Marine Corps Leadersh More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Giera is promoted to fourth degree Martial Arts Instructor Trainer at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Oct 31, 2018. Giera has served as an Instructor Trainer at the Martial Arts Ce More
The Honorable Gladys J. Commons (center), Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters Marine Corps, views the Experiment Forward Operating Base on investment reduction ab More
A Congressional Gold Medal honoring original Montford Point Marines sits on a table during a medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington June 27, 2012. The medal, the hi More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, speaks with an attendee prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Med More
Capt. Michael R. Schultz, an instructor with Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, talks about ethical leadership with students of North Carolina State University during the Marine Corps Leaders More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, right, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, greets Staff Sgt. Ry Klemp, an airframes staff non-commissioned officer in charge with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, 2nd More
Gladys J. Commons (far right), Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters Marine Corps, views a roll out solar power system at the Experimental Forward Operating Base ab More
Original Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in their honor at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington June 27, 2012. The medal, the highest U.S. civilia More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, poses for a photo with an attendee prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 20 More
Capt. Toussaint J. Jackson, an instructor with The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, explains the important role leadership plays in decision making after students from the University of North Carolina More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, right, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, serves Thanksgiving dinner to Marines and coalition forces at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bob Charette Jr. (center), Director, Expeditionary Energy Office, displays a solar panel during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) aboard Camp Lejeune, May 2, 2012. ExFOB pro More