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Archive: July, 2015

Challenge coin collection represents career for PMO Officer July 8, 2015 — Given through a covert handshake, challenge coins represent great respect in the military. What started as a hobby for John Rolaf, retired master gunnery sergeant and now a civilian lieutenant with the Provost Marshal’s Office, has turned into a collection of over 600 challenge coins. MORE

54th Inter-service Rifle Championship with all US Military Branches July 1, 2015 — Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. – The opening ceremony for the 54th Inter-service Rifle Championship was held at Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex on June 24th. The competition will last a demanding week and will test each service member’s proficiency with their weapons. MORE

Your personal information is on the internet, here’s how to remove it July 1, 2015 — In the wake of recent threats from terrorist organizations and with the rise of identity theft, many people are concerned about the volume of personally identifiable information that is available online. MORE

Marines demolished by British 12-0 in soccer match July 1, 2015 — A battle between two titans were held at Butler stadium on June 25. A soccer match between Marine Corps Base Quantico and the British Royal Army Signal Corps tested the measurement of skill and caliber between the two teams and resulted in a devastating outcome for one of them. The Quantico team had recently finished a season in Fredericksburg while the British Royal Army recently defeated both the Navy and Pentagon Soccer teams. MORE

Master Gunnery Sergeant Shalanda Raynor Inspires Female Marines July 1, 2015 — Accomplished Marine, wife and mother. Make no mistake, Master Gunnery Sgt. Shalanda Raynor is a force to be reckoned with. Training female Marines with spunk and passion, Raynor has been enlisted in the Corps for 22 years. The 41-year old’s enthusiastic personality makes her approachable, but stern. MORE

Ceremony for HMX-1 with Colonel Wild relinquishing his Commanding Officer duty to Colonel Bufton July 1, 2015 — Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. – The colors have passed. The Marine Helicopter Squadron One [HMX-1] change of command ceremony was held at the Quantico Marine Corps air facility flight line on June 26. At the ceremony, Colonel Kevin H. Wild relinquished command of Marine Helicopter Squadron One to Colonel Brian H. Bufton. MORE

CO's Holiday Safety Message July 1, 2015 — On July fourth 2015, we commemorate the 239th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, celebrating our continued independence and freedom as a nation. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was written in order for America's 13 original colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain. Our great nation has celebrated the Independence Day since the Revolutionary War, but it was formally declared a national holiday in 1941. MORE

Chaplain's Column: Ramadan July 1, 2015 — O you who have believed! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint (Qur’an 2:183). Ramadan or Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is the ninth month of Islamic calendar and obligatory for every able-bodied, Muslim of age except those who are sick, travelling, pregnant or women going through menstruation. Ramadan began this year in the USA on June 18 and expected to end on July 16 followed by the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr or festivity of breaking the Fast on July 17. MORE

MCB Quantico Graduation Celebration July 1, 2015 — The annual Graduation Celebration will be held July 16 at the Clubs at Quantico. Each year the Voluntary Education Center (VEC) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) hosts a consolidated college "Graduation Celebration". The celebration honors the 2014-2015 MCBQ college graduates and the family members who support them. The celebration is open to all 2014-2015 MCBQ college graduates and those within 6 credits of graduation to include Marines, Sailors, family members, DoD employees and veterans who have earned their associates, bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees MORE