Capt. Aaron Awtry, ground company grade monitor for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, shakes hands after being awarded the bronze star with a combat distinguishing device on March 13 at The Clubs at Quantico. Awtry’s award is cited for events in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with Fox. Co, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. - Capt. Aaron Awtry, ground company grade monitor for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, shakes hands after being awarded the bronze star with a combat distinguishing device on March 13 at The Clubs at Quantico. Awtry’s award is cited for events in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with Fox. Co, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.
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Quantico tested its “giant voice” system March 12, in conjunction with Virginia Tornado Preparedness Day. In the event of a tornado sighting, the system, as well as the indoor mass notification system, would give safety instructions. - Quantico tested its “giant voice” system March 12, in conjunction with Virginia Tornado Preparedness Day. In the event of a tornado sighting, the system, as well as the indoor mass notification system, would give safety instructions.
Semper Fit Health Promotion aboard Quantico recommends Marines seek alternatives to energy drinks, a popular beverage that can have adverse effects if consumed in excess. According to a Walter Reed Army Institute of Research study, 45 percent of combat troops consume at least one energy drink per day, while 14 percent drink three or more per day. - Semper Fit Health Promotion aboard Quantico recommends Marines seek alternatives to energy drinks, a popular beverage that can have adverse effects if consumed in excess. According to a Walter Reed Army Institute of Research study, 45 percent of combat troops consume at least one energy drink per day, while 14 percent drink three or more per day.
This cannon is likely one that was used in the Confederate blockade of the Potomac River, which included four batteries dug into what is now Marine Corps Base Quantico. It overlooks the Potomac from the Waller Hill neighborhood, the site where one of the batteries was located during the winter of 1861 and 1862. - This cannon is likely one that was used in the Confederate blockade of the Potomac River, which included four batteries dug into what is now Marine Corps Base Quantico. It overlooks the Potomac from the Waller Hill neighborhood, the site where one of the batteries was located during the winter of 1861 and 1862.
Multiple potential employers were on hand during the Individual Ready Reserve Mega Muster at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center on March 9. This muster is one of 10 held nationwide annually in order to meet the Marine Corps' responsibilities to ensure members of the IRR are medically capable of reintegration and that their contact information is current. - Multiple potential employers were on hand during the Individual Ready Reserve Mega Muster at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center on March 9. This muster is one of 10 held nationwide annually in order to meet the Marine Corps' responsibilities to ensure members of the IRR are medically capable of reintegration and that their contact information is current.
The Obstacle Course located at Camp Upshur has been improved over the last month. Sandbags have been placed around the entire course and are the most noticeable changes to the course. - The Obstacle Course located at Camp Upshur has been improved over the last month. Sandbags have been placed around the entire course and are the most noticeable changes to the course.
Tez, player for Junior Buckeyes, goes for a lay up during a Marine Corps Community Services’ Quantico Youth Sports’ Basketball League game at the Youth Center on March 9. The Buckeyes beat their opponents, the Rams, during the championship 27-7. - Tez, player for Junior Buckeyes, goes for a lay up during a Marine Corps Community Services’ Quantico Youth Sports’ Basketball League game at the Youth Center on March 9. The Buckeyes beat their opponents, the Rams, during the championship 27-7.
Maj. Charles O’Neill, inspector instructor, Delta Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, congratulates Staff Sgt. Jay Baldino, training chief, Delta Co., 4th LAR, during Baldino’s promotion ceremony at Camp Upshur on March 8. - Maj. Charles O’Neill, inspector instructor, Delta Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, congratulates Staff Sgt. Jay Baldino, training chief, Delta Co., 4th LAR, during Baldino’s promotion ceremony at Camp Upshur on March 8.