Cpl. Jonathan Staples, a trumpet player for the Quantico Marine Band, plays “Retreat” at the official wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 262nd anniversary of former president James Madison's birth on March 16, 2013. Madison, the fourth president of the United States, is known as the Father of the Constitution, because of his pivotal role in the document's drafting. - Cpl. Jonathan Staples, a trumpet player for the Quantico Marine Band, plays “Retreat” at the official wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 262nd anniversary of former president James Madison's birth on March 16, 2013. Madison, the fourth president of the United States, is known as the Father of the Constitution, because of his pivotal role in the document's drafting.
Fire desk operator Sgt. Henry Hurtado, right, briefs Cpl. Andrew Johnson, who will relieve him of his shift, on the events of the day so Johnson will be prepared for any call that might come in. - Fire desk operator Sgt. Henry Hurtado, right, briefs Cpl. Andrew Johnson, who will relieve him of his shift, on the events of the day so Johnson will be prepared for any call that might come in.
Dr. Gerald Weatherspoon, the associate chairman for the department of chemistry and biochemistry at George Mason University, judges one of the four displays assembled by students for the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. first biomedical competition at The Clubs of Quantico on March 13, 2013. - Dr. Gerald Weatherspoon, the associate chairman for the department of chemistry and biochemistry at George Mason University, judges one of the four displays assembled by students for the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. first biomedical competition at The Clubs of Quantico on March 13, 2013.
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.