Recently, pedestrians at the Quantico Town railroad crossing were climbing over rail cars, when trains were stopped at the Quantico station. The Safety Division at Quantico reminds all pedestrians and drivers that it is important to remember that the only safe place to cross a track is at a designated public crossing with a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing at any other part of the track is considered trespassing, and you can be ticketed or fined for such an offense. - Recently, pedestrians at the Quantico Town railroad crossing were climbing over rail cars, when trains were stopped at the Quantico station. The Safety Division at Quantico reminds all pedestrians and drivers that it is important to remember that the only safe place to cross a track is at a designated public crossing with a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing at any other part of the track is considered trespassing, and you can be ticketed or fined for such an offense.
Col. Joseph Murray, right, new commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, prays during the invocation portion of the base change of command ceremony in Little Hall on Friday. Murray took command of the base from Col. David Maxwell. Maxwell has been selected for promotion to brigadier general and has received orders to deploy to Afghanistan. - Col. Joseph Murray, right, new commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, prays during the invocation portion of the base change of command ceremony in Little Hall on Friday. Murray took command of the base from Col. David Maxwell. Maxwell has been selected for promotion to brigadier general and has received orders to deploy to Afghanistan.
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - High school students participating in the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy are briefed on their mission before going on patrol at the Basic School, Aug. 8. The SLCDA is a weeklong course designed to teach Marine Corps leadership skills, personal character and ethics to the next generation of leaders. - MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - High school students participating in the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy are briefed on their mission before going on patrol at the Basic School, Aug. 8. The SLCDA is a weeklong course designed to teach Marine Corps leadership skills, personal character and ethics to the next generation of leaders.
Children and adults watch “How to Train Your Dragon 2” from the pool during the Flick and Float event at the 50m pool July 9. - Children and adults watch “How to Train Your Dragon 2” from the pool during the Flick and Float event at the 50m pool July 9.
Col. Harold Van Opdorp, left, relinquishes command to Col. Julie Nethercot at Officer Candidate School, July 8, at Brown Field, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Col. Harold Van Opdorp, left, relinquishes command to Col. Julie Nethercot at Officer Candidate School, July 8, at Brown Field, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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The northern long-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with a body length of 3 to 3.7 inches, but a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. It is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. - The northern long-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with a body length of 3 to 3.7 inches, but a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. It is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
scout sniper student, fires a .50 caliber M107 special application scoped rifle during scout sniper training, July 2. The Scout Sniper Instructor School is part of the Weapon’s Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - scout sniper student, fires a .50 caliber M107 special application scoped rifle during scout sniper training, July 2. The Scout Sniper Instructor School is part of the Weapon’s Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Sgt. Stephen Dillon, Rusty Hatch and Matthew Dennison make up the Roadmaster Section aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. They are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road for government vehicles and conducting inspections and accident investigations. - Sgt. Stephen Dillon, Rusty Hatch and Matthew Dennison make up the Roadmaster Section aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. They are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road for government vehicles and conducting inspections and accident investigations.