U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Liam D. Williamson, incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, outgoing sergeant major of MCB Quantico, and Col. Jenny A. Colegate, commanding officer of MCB Quantico, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, July 8, 2025. During the ceremony Brown was relieved of his duties as sergeant major of MCB Quantico by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Liam D. Williamson, incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, outgoing sergeant major of MCB Quantico, and Col. Jenny A. Colegate, commanding officer of MCB Quantico, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Virginia, July 8, 2025. During the ceremony Brown was relieved of his duties as sergeant major of MCB Quantico by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)
This graphic illustration features Miles Shea, the Quantico Middle High School principal, who earned the title DoD Education Activity Americas’ 2025 Principal of the Year award for the 2024-2025 school year, published June 11, 2025. The DoDEA Principal of the Year Program honors exceptional school principals from three regions: the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions; each selectee must have demonstrated leadership in creating high-quality learning experiences for students and made significant contributions to the education profession. "I have simply had the opportunity to be a member of that team, and I have been fortunate to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of the entire Marine Corps Base Quantico community.” (Courtesy photo) - This graphic illustration features Miles Shea, the Quantico Middle High School principal, who earned the title DoD Education Activity Americas’ 2025 Principal of the Year award for the 2024-2025 school year, published June 11, 2025. The DoDEA Principal of the Year Program honors exceptional school principals from three regions: the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions; each selectee must have demonstrated leadership in creating high-quality learning experiences for students and made significant contributions to the education profession. "I have simply had the opportunity to be a member of that team, and I have been fortunate to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of the entire Marine Corps Base Quantico community.” (Courtesy photo)
An artist's rendition of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Michael F. Fenton featured on a 1940's style baseball card, created June 10, 2025. Fenton was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa, WWII, on May 7th, 1945, and is remembered for his passion for playing baseball from an early age. In 1966, Marine Corps Base Quantico Post High School dedicated their baseball field to 'Fenton Field' in honor his service and sacrifice. June 10th, 2025, Marine Corps Base Quantico's Middle School High School closes its doors after 63 years, and as the new building opens for the new school year in August, another field will follow; in 2026, the field will be rededicated to Fenton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Illustration by Charles Wolf) - An artist's rendition of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Michael F. Fenton featured on a 1940's style baseball card, created June 10, 2025. Fenton was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa, WWII, on May 7th, 1945, and is remembered for his passion for playing baseball from an early age. In 1966, Marine Corps Base Quantico Post High School dedicated their baseball field to 'Fenton Field' in honor his service and sacrifice. June 10th, 2025, Marine Corps Base Quantico's Middle School High School closes its doors after 63 years, and as the new building opens for the new school year in August, another field will follow; in 2026, the field will be rededicated to Fenton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Illustration by Charles Wolf)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ethan Krumnow, incoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. MCAF operates and maintains the facilities, and provides services and materiel to support the operations of Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 and other transient aircraft as required. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ethan Krumnow, incoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. MCAF operates and maintains the facilities, and provides services and materiel to support the operations of Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 and other transient aircraft as required. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
U.S. Navy Capt. Grace L. Key, outgoing commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Quantico, salutes Capt. Brookes Williams, incoming commanding officer of NMRTCQ, during a change of command ceremony at Harry Lee Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Key was relieved by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk) - U.S. Navy Capt. Grace L. Key, outgoing commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Quantico, salutes Capt. Brookes Williams, incoming commanding officer of NMRTCQ, during a change of command ceremony at Harry Lee Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Key was relieved by Williams. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)
The 50th U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech to personnel in attendance of his arrival at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 26, 2025. Vance, who previously served as an active-duty, combat correspondent Marine, visited MCB Quantico and some of its 27 tenant commands to understand the operations of base, which serves as the bed of innovation and education for the Corps and the future of warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez) - The 50th U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech to personnel in attendance of his arrival at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 26, 2025. Vance, who previously served as an active-duty, combat correspondent Marine, visited MCB Quantico and some of its 27 tenant commands to understand the operations of base, which serves as the bed of innovation and education for the Corps and the future of warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)
U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton, incoming senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Smart relinquished command to 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton after serving as the command senior enlisted leader for over a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller) - U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton, incoming senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, addresses the crowd during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Smart relinquished command to 1stSgt. Christopher Rushton after serving as the command senior enlisted leader for over a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)
2024 Civil Air Patrol National Capital Summer Encampment - U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael G. Cox, a Civil Air Patrol pilot, left, and U.S. Space Force Honor Guard member Spc. 3 Aiden Benezette, a CAP second lieutenant, right, have a chat in an aircraft hangar at Marine Corps Air Facility, Quantico, Va., June 25, 2024. CAP cadets took flight on an Air Force C-130 during the 2024 National Capital Summer Encampment from June 23 -30, 2024, an immersive training activity focused on leadership, team building, physical fitness, aerospace and aviation knowledge and emergency services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robert W. Mitchell)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Herbert, air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) Quantico poses for a picture at his workstation in the radar facility, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, June 13, 2022. MCAF Quantico operates and maintains the air facilities and provides services and materials to support Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other passing aircraft. (Marine Corps photo by Tarnish Pride). - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Herbert, air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) Quantico poses for a picture at his workstation in the radar facility, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, June 13, 2022. MCAF Quantico operates and maintains the air facilities and provides services and materials to support Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other passing aircraft. (Marine Corps photo by Tarnish Pride).