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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

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"Crossroads of the Marine Corps"
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MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

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, volunteers, and runners take part in the 2025 Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 18, 2025. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 stores and several historic sites. The race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Levi J. Guerra) THE 2025 MARINE CORPS HISTORIC HALF: Highlight Reel
    THE 2025 MARINE CORPS HISTORIC HALF: Highlight Reel

    U.S. Marines, volunteers, and runners take part in the 2025 Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 18, 2025. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 stores and...
  • U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, the support officer with Expeditionary Warfare School, gives a shout out to the volunteers and participants of the 50th Marine Corps Marathon while standing in front of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia., May 5, 2025. Tejcek is not only a Marine Corps officer, but an olympic bobsledder for Team USA. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei) U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek Shout Out For Marine Corps Marathon
    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek Shout Out For Marine Corps Marathon
  • U.S. Marines with Security Battalion take part in a base wide cleanup on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 2, 2025. The Marines with Security Battalion participated in the base-wide “Spring Clean-up” in order to maintain a safe, healthy, and effective environment for all Marines, Sailors, and government employees who work and live on base. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. William Tucker) 2025 Marine Corps Base Quantico Clean Up
    2025 Marine Corps Base Quantico Clean Up
  • U.S. Marines onboard Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in the Annual Rifle Qualification at Weapons Training Battalion on MCB Quantico, Virginia, March 20, 2025. Training Command develops, sustains, and enhances individual military knowledge, skills, and attitudes in Marines to meet warfighting requirements of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei) Marine Corps Base Quantico Annual Rifle Qualification
    Marine Corps Base Quantico Annual Rifle Qualification
  • 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

‘Lt. Dan’ performs with band at MCB Quantico; first time on Quantico

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Gary Sinise Foundation held a live concert featuring The Lt. Dan Band aboard MCB Quantico, May 22.

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Col. Warman relinquishes command of MCAF to Lt. Col. Krumnow

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott Warman relinquished command of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico to Lt. Col. Ethan Krumnow at MCAF, May 22.

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USN Capt. Key leaves NHCQ to command hospital ship, Capt. Williams takes reins

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – U.S. Navy Capt. Grace Key relinquished command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Quantico to Capt. Brookes Williams during a change of command ceremony at Harry Lee Hall, MCB Quantico, Virginia, May 22.

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Dugouts, armories: Washington Nationals host leadership summit with Quantico CO, other military installation commanders

Nationals Park, Washington D.C. – U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, attended the Washington Nationals baseball team’s Nats on Base Leadership Summit with other regional military installation commanders April 25.

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Marine Corps determines 2025 fittest instructor

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - U.S. Marine Corps’ most capable instructors competed for the title of Fittest Instructor during Training and Education Command’s 2025 Fittest Instructor Competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 23-29.

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‘Lt. Dan’ performs with band at MCB Quantico; first time on Quantico

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Gary Sinise Foundation held a live concert featuring The Lt. Dan Band aboard MCB Quantico, May 22.

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