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Secretary Mattis’ book tour starts where he began at MCB Quantico September 26, 2019 — One of the Marines most prolific leaders of modern times steps on stage at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 25, 2019. MORE

Lt. Gen. Eric Smith takes command of combat development command June 13, 2019 — MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command relinquished authority to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith in a brief ceremony at Lejeune Field, June 13, 2019. MORE

Marine Corps Athlete of the Year Tops All Female Finishers at Historic Half May 23, 2019 — U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half with purpose and pride as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02. The Fredericksburg resident and Logistics Officer at Officer Candidate School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico is the 2018 Marine Corps Athlete of the Year MORE

Redemption April 9, 2019 — “Marine to be promoted, center!” Cpl. Carlito Maxwell marches with confidence toward the front of the room. With his head held high, shoulders rolled back, and a look of rejoice on his face; he is ready; he has been here before, and he is proud. MORE

Leading from the kitchen April 4, 2019 — From the warm conversations at his grandmothers’ kitchen table in New Orleans to his ever lengthening journey as a leader aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Master Sgt. Morris Mayfield III impacted countless Marines with his mentorship marinated with the wisdom and experience of his family and his own mentors along the way. MORE

Recycling Cash Turned Into Solar Energy March 27, 2019 — Marilisa Porter, Qualified Recycling Program manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Branch at MCBQ, and Jeremy Branch, MCBQ Energy Program manager, teamed up to fund, plan and construct a solar array that will make the recycling center nearly energy net zero, and provide resiliency capability during power outages. MORE

Black History Month - 77 Years And Moving Forward February 25, 2019 — Meet Maj. Anthony “Humpty” Parker, a VH-3D and VH-60 pilot with HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico. MORE

ALERT: New Quantico base access procedures effective immediately January 28, 2019 — Marine Corps base Quantico is now using the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), a single access control system. DBIDS utilizes local, state and federal records to vet cardholders across all military branches and their installations, better ensuring the safety of information and personnel aboard Quantico. MORE

Elaine Marsh, Commander's Secretary retires from over 31 years of federal service January 4, 2019 — After 31 years and 11 months of federal service, Marine Corps Base Quantico said goodbye to one of their most beloved team members. Ms. Elaine Marsh, the cornerstone of the command deck retired yesterday, January 3, from her role as the Commander’s Secretary. MORE

The Brute Krulak Center, Marine Corps University’s Energy & Innovation Scholars Program December 27, 2018 — MCINCR MCB Quantico, Va – Marine Corps University’s (MCU) Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity has now been open for a few years. But, until recently, few people were aware of the support provided by the Brute Krulak Center. That changed when Brig. Gen. William Bowers, President of the MCU decided he wanted to put some muscle and manpower into making it what it was meant to be at its inception. MORE