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Archive: September, 2017

Capt. Mike Howley, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Land Systems (LS) command, WWII veteran Marine Tech Sgt. Theodore R. Marolda Sr. and Col. Kirk Mullins, ACV product manager, PEO LS toured the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Sept. 20 to show Marolda how equipment has changed since he served in the Corps. - Capt. Mike Howley, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Land Systems (LS) command, WWII veteran Marine Tech Sgt. Theodore R. Marolda Sr. and Col. Kirk Mullins, ACV product manager, PEO LS toured the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Sept. 20 to show Marolda how equipment has changed since he served in the Corps.

World War II vet sees firsthand how the Marine Corps has changed

As the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) provided a glimpse into the future, the event also attracted veterans with a rich history of wars past—wars which laid the foundation of the future displayed during the three day event.

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Lt. Gen. Michael Rocco, deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs joined Marines from Security Battalion, LCpl Bryce W. Allen (left) and LCpl Brandon L. White (right) Aug. 31 at the main gate to wish a happy and safe Labor Day weekend to service members and civilians entering the base. They took the opportunity to hand out resource information related to September's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. - Lt. Gen. Michael Rocco, deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs joined Marines from Security Battalion, LCpl Bryce W. Allen (left) and LCpl Brandon L. White (right) Aug. 31 at the main gate to wish a happy and safe Labor Day weekend to service members and civilians entering the base. They took the opportunity to hand out resource information related to September's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Where the audio meets the visual: Quantico helps build awareness about suicide prevention

As the sun began to crest over the horizon at Quantico Aug. 31, Marines aboard Quantico were getting a head start at the front gate of the base in raising awareness about September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To emphasize the importance of the observance, Lt. Gen. Michael Rocco, deputy commandant of Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA) personally greeted everybody passing through the entrance of the “Crossroads of the Marine Corps” and also passed out important information to each Marine, sailor and civilian Marine in an effort to emphasize that the Marine Corps cares about their family and their safety.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Water discoloration reported in base housing

Water Flushing Update (9/21): Water in housing has been tested and is safe to drink. Public Works Utility crews have now completed flushing the water lines in Geiger Ridge, Thomason Park and Lyman Park. Public Works will continue with its semi-annual flushing plan for the remainder of the base. The schedule for the remaining flushing throughout the base will be published shortly. To report water discoloration in housing, call Lincoln Military Housing via Lincoln At Your Service at 1-888-578-4141. Base Public Works will respond to LMH/resident concerns passed about the water.

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Modern Day Marine Military Expo will be held at MCBQ Sept 19 - 21. MDMME is open to Department of Defense and Defense Industry affiliated personnel only - it is not open to the general public. - Modern Day Marine Military Expo will be held at MCBQ Sept 19 - 21. MDMME is open to Department of Defense and Defense Industry affiliated personnel only - it is not open to the general public.

Modern Day Marine Military Expo will be held at MCBQ Sept 19 - 21

MDMME is open to Department of Defense and Defense Industry affiliated personnel only - it is not open to the general public.

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