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Marine Corps Base Quantico

"Crossroads of the Marine Corps"
Modern Day Marine Military Exposition

The 34th Annual MDMME will be held Sept. 23-25, 2014.  Defense contractors from around the world will showcase the latest in defense manufacturing, science, technology and warfighting products.

To attend, register at http://www.marinemilitaryexpos.com/modern-day-marine.shtml. Uniformed military personnel are not required to register.

 EXPO LOCATION:  Lejeune Field, in front of Lejeune Hall.

 PARKING LOCATIONS:  Parking will be available on Crossroads Inn Field, Chapel Field North (restricted: VIP, media, food vendors), Lejeune Hall Overflow lot (restricted: VIP and media), Chapel Field South and West, Kelton Ave. (restricted: shuttle buses, food vendor supply/delivery and ambulance), Embry Loop (restricted: Security Bn. command post, handicap), Lejeune Hall lot (restricted Lejeune Hall employees), Myers Ave. (restricted: emergency vehicles), MCIA gravel lot, Pruitt Hall, Steam Plant Field, and Overflow Parking: OCS designated lots, South Bauer Road Areas.  Shuttle service will be provided from the Davis Center, Marsh Center, Daly Hall, behind Bldg. 2200, Gray Research Center, SNCOA barracks, Pruitt Hall.  If the above lots become full, overflow parking will be available at OCS, with shuttle service provided.  Engineer Road will be open for afternoon egress from 3 - 5:30 p.m. and personnel West of the Bauer Road bridge are highly encouraged to use Engineer Road for egress.  

 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Base traffic will be more congested during normal working hours due to the anticipated high volume of attendees.  To reduce traffic congestion, personnel within walking distance of Lejeune Field are highly encouraged to walk to the Expo.  All personnel are encouraged to carpool or explore other options for minimizing the number of vehicles on base.

  Exhibit hours and highlights of MDMME 2014 are as follows:

Tuesday, Sept. 23:

8:00 a.m. -- Registration Open
9:45 - 10:00 a.m. -- Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m. -- Exhibits Open
3:30 p.m. -- Exhibits Closes

Wednesday, Sept. 24:

8:30 a.m. -- Registration Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -- Enlisted Awards Parade
10:00 a.m. -- Exhibits Open
3:30 p.m. -- Exhibits Closes

Thursday, Sept. 25:
Family Day: Families of Service members are welcome to attend the Expo.

8:30 a.m. -- Registration Open
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. -- Report to Industry
10:00 a.m. -- Exhibits Open
12:00 - 1 p.m. -- Amphibious Combat Vehicle Brief
3:00 p.m. -- Exhibits Closes



*The Commandant of the Marine Corps will present awards to recipients being recognized for outstanding contributions to the Corps in their occupational fields:  Marine Recruiter, Drill Instructor, Career Planner, and Embassy Guard of the Year.  The Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, will provide the marching units, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps.

 Point of contact is Brenda Dunlap, MCBQ Command Event Coordinator, at (703) 784-2860.

Traffic Alert for Sept. 23-25

Due to the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Sept. 23-25, 2014, on Lejeune Field (in front of Lejeune Hall), vehicle and pedestrian traffic will significantly increase during normal working hours aboard the base.  MCB Quantico personnel are highly encouraged to take this into consideration and factor in additional drive time as a result of the anticipated impact on morning and evening rush hour periods.  All personnel are encouraged to carpool or explore other options for minimizing the number of vehicles on base.

The Quantico VRE Shuttle Service may experience pickup/drop off delays during the week of Sept. 22-25 due to MDMME traffic.

For more information contact the MCBQ Command Event Coordinator at 784-2860.

Road and Parking Lot Closures
In support of the preparation for and subsequent teardown of Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Sept. 23-25, 2014, the following roads and parking lots will be closed for the periods listed:

        Lejeune Hall overflow parking lot closed Sept. 6 through Oct. 5.

        Kelton and Myers Avenues and Embry Loop closed Sept. 6 through Oct. 5.

        Barnett Field south end parking lot closed Sept. 14 - 28.

Personnel who normally use the above roads and parking lots will need to use alternative roads and parking lots during the specified periods. Any vehicles violating the above restrictions are subject to being towed at owner's expense.

Click here for available parking locations during the Expo.

For more information, please contact the MCBQ Command Event Coordinator at 703-784-2860.

Bus Schedule
There will be multiple buses providing transportation from multiple locations on Marine Corps Base Quantico to Lejeune Field. Click here for the schedule.

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