Quantico Marine sets marathon pace

Photo By Sgt. Tabitha Bartley | 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 afforded to Pontious after earning H&S Bn. Marine of the quarter.  

QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES

10.28.2012

Story by Lance Cpl. Tabitha Bartley 

Marine Corps Base Quantico

ARLINGTON, Va. - MCB Quantico is non-commissioned officer of the quarter, Sgt. Andrew Pontious, Headquarters and Service Battalion legal, administrative chief drove the pace car for the 37th annual Marine Corps Marathon starting at Arlington, Va. on Oct. 28.

“It’s such a great opportunity,” said Pontious. “I was able to see the race from a perspective I’ve never had the opportunity to see.”

This isn’t the first year Pontious has worked the Marathon. Last year he worked at a water point with the rest of the battalion.

“I’m looking forward to the entire experience,” said Pontious. “Being able to watch the leader the entire time and see the struggle they go through, it’s just going to be a motivating experience.”

Pontious won’t be the only one experiencing the race from the leader’s eye, Sgt. Maj. Michael Moore, Headquarters and Service Battalion sergeant major, will be riding in the passenger seat.

“We are both excited,” said Moore. “We have been given the opportunity to watch history as its happening. Nothing could be better than that.”

• Date Taken: 10.28.2012
• Date Posted: 11.14.2012 10:56
• Story ID: 97762
• Location: QUANTICO, VA, US