U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Childers, a victims’ legal counsel with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s
Law Center, stands at attention during his award ceremony at Lejeune Hall on MCB Quantico, April 14,
2025. Childers acted immediately to secure life-preserving intervention for a client, demonstrating
correct judgment and moral courage. Childers was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement
Medal and became the recipient of the office of Attorney General Jay Jones 2026 Unsung Hero Award.
He was recognized for his service to victims of crime across the commonwealth of Virginia through
advocacy and dedication while serving as a victims’ legal counsel, representing more than 60 crime
victims and safeguarding privacy rights through decisive litigation in multiple courts-martials. (U.S.
Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.16.2026 07:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9616302 |
| VIRIN: | 260414-M-ML869-1010 |
| Resolution: | 6903x4602 |
| Size: | 3.31 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
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