Marine Corps Base Quantico News

Quantico Hosts Inaugural Presidential Fitness Test for Military Installations

Shaehmus Sawyer — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.—Over 100 Crossroads Elementary School and Quantico Middle High School students participated in MCB Quantico’s Presidential Fitness Test at Butler Stadium, April 12.

MCB Quantico Honors Civilian Workforce for First Quarter Excellence

Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – More than 30 civilian employees were recognized for their accomplishments during the Civilian Quarterly Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, April 23. The ceremony recognized civilian employees for three distinct achievements: reaching federal service milestones, demonstrating exceptional performance during the first quarter of 2026, and providing critical support to MCB Quantico during Winter Storm Fern.

Quantico VLC Attorney Distinguished Twice for Service to Victims

Shaehmus Sawyer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Childers was recognized on two occasions for his dedication to victims of crime as a Victims’ Legal Counsel attorney. On April 14, he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal by the base commander, and on April 23 he received the Virginia Commonwealth’s Office of the Attorney General Jay Jones 2026 Unsung Hero Award in Richmond, Virginia.

Fitting 25 Hours in a Day: Jason Connerley Awarded for Dedicated Service to Public Safety

Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Marine Corps Instillations Command awarded Jason Connerley the Public Safety Communications Center Supervisor of the Year Award at the Quantico Emergency Communication Center, April 27.

19,000 Volunteer Hours: Quantico Personnel Recognized for Service to Community

Lance Cpl. Isabelle Aguilar — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.--- Marine Corps Community Services Quantico hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony recognizing 45 volunteers at The Clubs at Quantico, Virginia, April 22.

The Voluntary Education Center Celebrates Student Success

Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Approximately 76 active-duty service members, family, veterans, and DOW civilians were recognized at the Voluntary Educational Center’s Celebrating Student Success Ceremony at The Clubs of Quantico, Apr. 7.

Prince William Conservation Alliance Hosts Annual Bluebell Festival

Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

NOKESVILLE, Va. – U.S. Marines, service members, and members of the local community gathered at Merrimac Farm in Nokesville, Virginia, March 29, 2026, to celebrate the annual Bluebell Festival hosted by the Prince William Conservation Alliance.

Marine Corps Base Quantico hosts Generative AI Workshop

Lance CPL. Ethan Miller — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Marine Corps Service Data Office held a Generative and Agentic AI Workshop at Warner Hall, March 9-12, 2026.

An Advancement for First Responders

Lance Cpl. Jacob Parker — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Quantico Fire and Emergency Services has a new cardiac monitor designed to improve patient care in the field and streamline communication with receiving hospitals. The LIFEPAK 35 heart monitor/defibrillator brings expanded monitoring capabilities, such as touchscreen functionality and enhanced durability, according to Jay Lalond, a firefighter paramedic with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services.

Quantico celebrates Civilian employees at Quarterly Awards Ceremony

Lance Cpl. David Brandes — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – More than 50 civilian employees were recognized and awarded Jan. 22 during the Civilian Quarterly Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico. This included employees recognized for their years of service and dedication as well as those honored for their excellence during the 2025 4th Quarter and the 2025 civilian of the year.

Fresh Start: Quantico Middle/High School students move into new facility

Cpl. Braydon Rogers — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – When classes resumed on Jan. 5, students and faculty of Quantico Middle/High School stepped into a new and modern building, ushering in a new era of education at MCB Quantico.

101 Years Young, 250 Years Strong: Honoring a WWII Marine for the Corps’ 250th Birthday

Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – In the center of the yellow brightly lit bedroom of the hospice center, 101-year-old World War II veteran U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. John Grimes lay quietly watching his television. Unbeknownst to him, behind the door of his room at the Jefferson in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 10, 2025, three Marines with the Quantico Ceremonial Platoon were just outside his room with balloons and a cake. It wasn’t Grimes’ birthday though. The Marines came out to not only honor a veteran, but to also celebrate the Corps’ 250th anniversary early with a brother. Grimes’ youngest son Jacques knew the Corps was special to his father but didn’t know if he’d make it to the Marine Corps’ actual birthday on November 10.

Volunteers celebrate National Public Lands Day at Pollinator Garden

Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:05:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Volunteers gathered at the strip of land between Biddle Avenue and Nicholas Road near the main side recreation center to work on maintaining and expanding a pollinator garden for Monarch butterflies to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 23.

Crossroads for Nations: MCU hosts ABCANZ program to enhance interoperability with US allies

Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Approximately 63 military members from five different countries participated in the ABCANZ Armies Program at the Marine Corps University on base from Sept.15 to 26.

MARINES GIVE STUDENTS GLIMPSE OF ENLISTMENT DURING FUTURE MARINES BOOTCAMP

Lance Cpl. Hannah Kear — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Over 100 children, ages six to 14, enlisted in Marine Corps Community Service’s Future Marine Bootcamp, Sept. 23.

A witness, participant to USMC history: LtCol Rhonda C. Martin’s 4 decades of service

Shaemus Sawyer — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – 1980’s America: a time President Ronald Reagan ran the country, military spending increased for the rising tensions of the Cold War, and cable television became a standard in homes. While many things bustled in the country, the attention of a rural Sunday-church going girl in the landscapes of Dayton, Ohio, was set on other things.

17th Consecutive winner takes the 2025 MOH Golf Course Championship

Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - The 2025 Medal of Honor Golf Course Championship took place at the Medal of Honor Golf Course on Sept. 6 and 7.

Bruce Hall dining facility closes for renovations, upgrades

Shaehmus Sawyer — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. —The main side chow hall, Bruce Hall, is closing after dinner on Sept. 8 until mid-2027 for extensive renovations.

One too many: Marine takes passion in motorcycle safety from service to retirement

Cpl. William Tucker — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — One wrong turn, one second too late, one rider down, and one motorcycle crash report.

1st Reconnaissance Battalion reunion honors Marines killed in 1970 helicopter crash

Lance Cpl. David Brandes — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- In the dim light of the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, dozens of Marines and family members reunited to honor the memory of those who had fallen. Some wore suits, many had the traditional close-cropped Marine haircuts, there were long gray beards and symbols of their service, units, and loved ones. Regardless of their differences, they were united in their devotion and remembrance of fallen Marines.