News - Jan 2015

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarship recipient Isaiah Leiva, stands beside his father, Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva. Isaiah Leiva is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina. - Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarship recipient Isaiah Leiva, stands beside his father, Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva. Isaiah Leiva is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation receives $1.25 million donation

Shannon Schuyler says the PwC Charitable Foundation’s recent donation of $1.25 million to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is but a small token of the gratitude America has for the sacrifice of its service members. “We can’t thank them enough for how they have served us,” said Schuyler, the PwC Charitable Foundation’s principal, corporate responsibility leader and president of PwC Charitable Foundation Inc.

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National Intelligence University opens campus on Marine Corps Base Quantico - National Intelligence University opens campus on Marine Corps Base Quantico

National Intelligence University opens academic center aboard MCBQ

National Intelligence University, whose main campus is located at the Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters aboard Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., has opened an academic center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. NIU offers a bachelor of science in intelligence, a master of science of strategic intelligence, a master of science and technology intelligence, and numerous certificates of intelligence with concentrations in different countries and topics. The NIU Quantico Academic Center, as the academic center is called, currently offers the MSSI and a selection of certificates, according to QAC Director Kevin Logan

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Snow plows remove the snow from main roads aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on March 6. - Snow plows remove the snow from main roads aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on March 6.

Snow plows and the shovel brigade: preparing for winter weather

The average annual snowfall for the town of Quantico is 14.1 inches, according to weatherbase.com. In comparison, Fargo, North Dakota, receives an average of 52 inches annually, and Syracuse, New York — America’s snowiest city — receives an average of 126.3 inches of snow annually, according to a recent article by Weather.com.

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A recently renovated efficiency room at the Crossroads Inn aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico features new carpet, paint, furniture, curtains, artwork and bedding in an updated color scheme and design. - A recently renovated efficiency room at the Crossroads Inn aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico features new carpet, paint, furniture, curtains, artwork and bedding in an updated color scheme and design.

Renovations at Crossroads Inn aboard Quantico nearly complete

The Crossroads Inn aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico is nearly done with the first phase of a multi-year renovation. The efficiency wing, which consists of rooms and suites with kitchenettes, is the first wing of the hotel to be renovated, and to date, 41 of 48 rooms have been fully renovated. General Manager Almaz Dawson expects the remaining rooms to be completed by the end of January.

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Fifth Division Marines crawl toward Mount Suribachi - Fifth Division Marines crawl toward Mount Suribachi

World War II vets headed back to Iwo Jima, Young Marines make it possible

Medal of Honor recipient Herschel “Woody” Williams will be among the 15 World War II veterans headed back to Iwo Jima next month, and he has the Young Marines to thank for it. The veterans will be among those making the Iwo Jima Association of America’s “Reunion of Honor” trip next month. The weeklong trip, which will also include a stop in Guam, will take the aging warriors and several of their family members back to the site of some of the fiercest combat of the entire Pacific Theater.

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36th Commandant of the Marine Corps releases planning guidance

Gen. Joseph Dunford, 36th commandant of the Marine Corps, released his official planning guidance Friday, continuing the tradition begun by the 34th Commandant, Gen. James Conway. The purpose of the document is to present the commandant’s goals, priorities of work, and intent or desired end state for the duration of his tenure as the Corps’ senior leader.

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Contestants at the second annual MRE Cook-off, hosted by the National Museum of the Marine Corps, compete to see who can make the most delicious meal with Meals Ready to Eat on Feb. 1, 2014. This year’s contest is Feb. 7 and openings are still available. - Contestants at the second annual MRE Cook-off, hosted by the National Museum of the Marine Corps, compete to see who can make the most delicious meal with Meals Ready to Eat on Feb. 1, 2014. This year’s contest is Feb. 7 and openings are still available.

Pack your antacid: time for the third annual MRE cookoff

Most everyone has heard of the “Iron Chef,” and many are also aware that it takes a cast iron stomach to enjoy MREs (Meals Ready to Eat, the military’s field rations). The National Museum of the Marine Corps will pit would-be iron chefs against the infamous MREs in the third annual MRE Cookoff, Feb. 7 at noon.

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Headstones at the Quantico National Cemetery had wreaths placed on them during the Eighth Annual "Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation" Wreath Laying Ceremony Dec. 8, 2013. More than 750 people attended the cremony. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Storm) - Headstones at the Quantico National Cemetery had wreaths placed on them during the Eighth Annual "Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation" Wreath Laying Ceremony Dec. 8, 2013. More than 750 people attended the cremony. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Storm)

Arlington, Quantico National Cemeteries seek volunteers to remove Christmas wreaths

Now that the holidays are past, Arlington and Quantico National Cemeteries are seeking volunteers to assist in removing the wreaths generously donated by Wreaths Across America and the Sgt. Mac Foundation in December. According to a news release from Wreaths Across America, the foundation donated 230,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery, which was enough to cover every grave.

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PMO officers will begin issuing tickets to motorist cutting through the commissary parking lot during the morning rush hour. Every morning approximately 4,000 cars enter the back gate. - PMO officers will begin issuing tickets to motorist cutting through the commissary parking lot during the morning rush hour. Every morning approximately 4,000 cars enter the back gate.

Commissary, Exchange parking lots closed to through traffic

Last February, the Commissary and Exchange parking lots were closed during morning rush hours of 5:30-8 a.m., to prevent drivers stuck in the heavy morning traffic on Russell Road from cutting through the parking lot, bypassing traffic and getting back onto the road from Purvis Road. That restriction was lifted late last year.

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An expanded shuttle service for commuters will debut at Marine Corps Base Quantico in January with the intent of reducing base vehicle traffic and linking both sides of the base. - An expanded shuttle service for commuters will debut at Marine Corps Base Quantico in January with the intent of reducing base vehicle traffic and linking both sides of the base.

Single Marine Program provides free weekend transportation around base via shuttle

Beginning Saturday, Marines will find it easier to get around base on the weekends, thanks to a new shuttle service run by the Single Marine Program. The shuttle service was inspired by the desire of base commander Col. David W. Maxwell to meet the needs of Marines on the west side of base, particularly those who are not authorized to keep vehicles on base.

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