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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

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"Crossroads of the Marine Corps"
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Since its establishment in 1917, Quantico has been home to many of the nation’s most innovative, intelligent and patriotic men and women. It is here, at the Crossroads of the Marine Corps, that vital concepts, training and equipment of the future are developed. Some of the most important techniques in warfighting were born here, including expeditionary warfare, for which the Marine Corps is renown. History has proven the importance of Quantico to America’s defense. The sharp vision and intense dedication of the service members, civilians and family members who serve here continue to ensure the Marine Corps remains the world’s premier fighting force.

  • U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in the Basic Riders Course on MCB Quantico, Virginia, June 17, 2025. The course covers topics like motorcycle types, controls, safe riding strategies, basic skills, and emergency maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dean Gurule) The Basic Riders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico
    The Basic Riders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico

    U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in the Basic Riders Course on MCB Quantico, Virginia, June 17, 2025. The course covers topics like motorcycle types, controls, safe riding strategies, basic skills, and emergency maneuvers....
  • U.S. service members engage in multiple shooting styles and disciplines while competing in the 64th Annual Interservice Rifle Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 6, 2025. The ISRC consists of multiple disciplines of rifle competition including a high-power 1,000 aggregate match, a high-power long-range match, a quantified performance, a gas gun match and a practical competition shooting league action carbine match. The competition brings together the top shooters from Interservice Marksmanship teams to test their skills from precision marksmanship to dynamic multi-gun stages. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Kear) “A Culture of Competition”: The 64th annual Interservice Marksmanship Rifle Championship
    “A Culture of Competition”: The 64th annual Interservice Marksmanship Rifle Championship
  • Volunteers plant flags at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia, May 19, 2025. On Memorial Day, the community comes together to honor service members, with flags, who served their country honorably, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in its defense. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katherine Corado) Memorial Day Flag Planting
    Memorial Day Flag Planting
  • A video production that features Marine Corps Base Quantico's uniqueness and recognizes the various personnel that make it operational, functional and successful. Quantico, established in 1917, is known as the crossroads of the Marine Corps, serving the Corps as the center of its innovation and education. Home to 27 tenant commands, its mission is to train and develop the officer corps, improve and procure advanced equipment, and test and develop innovative warfighting concepts. Thousands of base personnel — active-duty and civilian Marines — positively impact the surrounding communities of the base and the direction of the Marine Corps. This is Quantico: Crossroads of the Marine Corps
    This is Quantico: Crossroads of the Marine Corps
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Quantico Featured Stories

Quantico bids farewell to Sgt. Maj. Brown as Sgt. Maj. Williams assumes post

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown was relieved by Sgt. Maj Liam D. Williams during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico here, July 8.

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Full Circle moment: Michael Huntley returns to Quantico to perform in same location his mother started business

MARINE COPRS BASE QUANTICO, Va.— Season 24 winner of The Voice, Michael Huntley (A.K.A. Huntley), performed at MCB Quantico’s Independence Day celebration, at Lejeune Field on base, July 3.

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MCB Quantico’s Security Bn changes command, off going officer also retires

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gerard W. VanderWaal retired and relinquished command of Security Battalion to Lt. Col. Denver M. Edick during a change of command ceremony at Lejeune Hall, MCB Quantico, June 26.

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Quantico Marine awarded for lifesaving actions following major motor vehicle accident

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.— Lance Cpl. Abigail Rodriguezpabon was awarded an impact Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal aboard MCB Quantico, June 20, for lifesaving actions performed the previous month.

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MOH Golf Course lead coach drives the ball, ambitions of others

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – From professional golfer to a three-year, top 50 golf coach, Zachary Gower improved the golf swing of MCB Quantico personnel for past 7 years.   

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Quantico bids farewell to Sgt. Maj. Brown as Sgt. Maj. Williams assumes post

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown was relieved by Sgt. Maj Liam D. Williams during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico here, July 8.

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