NNOA to award scholarships at annual banquet May 20
May 20, 2016 — The Quantico Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) will be holding its annual scholarship banquet at 6 p.m. on May 20 at the Clubs at Quantico. Five local high school graduating seniors will receive scholarships at the event. Once the scholarships are awarded, the Quantico chapter will have awarded $48,500 of need-based and academic scholarships to local students since 2012. MORE
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After weeks of rain, the sun shines on runners in Historic Half
May 20, 2016 — “Our town loves this event,” said Fredericksburg, Virginia Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw during a ceremony at the Fredericksburg Expo Center to kick off the Marine Corps Historic Half weekend events. “Neighborhoods are competing to see who can make the most noise for you.” MORE
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Turkey hunting season passes aboard MCBQ, but hunters don’t leave it behind disappointed
May 20, 2016 — “Turkey hunting is exciting because turkeys are very vocal when they’re coming towards you,” said Capt. Jacob Johnson, a Marine with Systems Command who attended his first turkey hunt aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico April 29-30. MORE
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The Birth of Quantico
May 20, 2016 — On May 14, 1917, Marine Corps Barracks, Quantico, Virginia was born following the appointment of Maj. Chandler Campbell to the position of base commander. But the base 99 years ago was a bit different than it is today. MORE
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Marines volunteer their time to help kids experiencing grief
May 19, 2016 — Marines are known for their involvement in their local communities and recently, four active duty Marine Corps Base Quantico Marines volunteered to participate in Camp Rainbow. MORE
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“Shake It Off and Step Up”
May 19, 2016 — One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was too old and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth the effort to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels and began to shovel dirt into the well, burying the animal. MORE
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Quantico Rifle and Pistol Teams bring home the championship trophies
May 19, 2016 — The Quantico Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) pistol and rifle teams both won their respective Eastern Division championships held recently at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The prestigious trophies that come along with winning the championships are the Elliott Trophy for the rifle team and the Edson Trophy for the pistol team. Both trophies were presented to Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general of MCCDC, during a ceremony held at Weapons Training Battalion May 6. MORE
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Military spouses face many challenges that civilian counterparts do not
May 19, 2016 — “The strength of our Nation's military comes not just from the brave women and men who defend the values we cherish, but also from their families, who serve alongside them and make great sacrifices in service to our country,” reads the text of a Presidential Proclamation designating May 7 “Military Spouse Appreciation Day.” MORE
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Prayers offered for safety of troops and community at National Day of Prayer
May 16, 2016 — “The first thing the settlers did upon arriving on this land was pray,” said Cmdr. Jeff Etheridge, Marine Corps Base Quantico command chaplain, at the National Day of Prayer service held in the U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCBQ May 5. “Our country was founded on prayer.” MORE
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Commandant of the Marine Corps presents 2015 Combined Awards
May 13, 2016 — Sixteen Marines were honored for their achievements last year at the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Combined Awards Ceremony held May 11 at The Clubs at Quantico. MORE
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