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Facilities employees at Marine Corps Base Quantico were recognized by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Dennis McGinn for their efforts in reducing energy usage by 27 percent, since 2003. - Facilities employees at Marine Corps Base Quantico were recognized by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Dennis McGinn for their efforts in reducing energy usage by 27 percent, since 2003.

Secretary speaks of energy, mission effectiveness

The assistant secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations & Environment visited Quantico Nov. 24. During the visit Secretary Dennis McGinn recognized base energy managers for their work in reducing the consumption aboard Quantico by 27 percent since 2003. The base achieved gold level in the 2014 Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Awards.

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Staff Sgt. Adam Jacks became the first single-limb amputee to pass the grueling Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course on Nov. 25. - Staff Sgt. Adam Jacks became the first single-limb amputee to pass the grueling Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course on Nov. 25.

Marine staff sergeant becomes first amputee to graduate from grueling swim school

The Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course is a grueling training evolution that requires Marines to swim a total of 59 miles over three weeks. The course that graduated Nov. 25 started with nine participants, but only six were able to complete the challenge. One of those six had the deck stacked against him from the beginning but overcame adversity and graduated with his classmates.

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Map of sound complaints called into Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Map of sound complaints called into Marine Corps Base Quantico.

What's that noise: understanding training noise at Quantico

Since 1917, Marine Corps Base Quantico has been training Marines, enlisted and officers, to be the tip of the spear in America’s military leadership at home and abroad. Much of this training involves live-fire exercises, including small-arms and crew-served weapons fire, as well as mortars and precision, air-delivered munitions.

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Staying healthy through the holidays

Here we are again in the midst of the holiday season. This joyful time of year often brings a

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Marines use military skills to obtain civilian credentials

Last month the Department of the Navy released the Marine Corps Credentialing Opportunity Online. The Marine Corps COOL website provides a listing of civilian licenses, certifications and job opportunities that are related to each of the enlisted military occupational specialties. Melora McVicker, education services officer at the Voluntary Education Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, said that the program can benefit both active duty and reserve Marines.

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New guidelines released for off-base child care fee assistance program

Off base child care subsidy will no longer be given at a flat rate of $250 per child but will be based on Total Family Income, according to Marine Administrative Message 570/14. “Marine families with a lower income will benefit with an increased amount of fee assistance applied to their monthly child care cost,” said Belynda Smith, Children, Youth & Teen Programs section head, Marine and Family Programs Division.

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Steve Brackeen Turunc competes in an obstacle course during Officer Candidates School training during this undated photo taken aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Turunc, whose late grandfather commanded a Marine rifle platoon during the Vietnam War, was among the 169 OCS graduates on Tuesday. - Steve Brackeen Turunc competes in an obstacle course during Officer Candidates School training during this undated photo taken aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Turunc, whose late grandfather commanded a Marine rifle platoon during the Vietnam War, was among the 169 OCS graduates on Tuesday.

OCS grad follows grandfather’s footsteps into USMC

What began many years ago as a little boy’s distant dream became a heartwarming reality on Tuesday when Steve Brackeen Turunc graduated from the Officer Candidates School and became a Marine Corps officer. Ten weeks after arriving at Marine Corps Base Quantico with the intent of following his grandfather’s footsteps, Turunc was among the 169 candidates to receive the gold bars signifying their status as newly minted second lieutenants before a large throng of friends and family at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

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Quantico Sentry staff writer Eve Baker experiences a Taser burst of 50,000 volts of electricity Nov. 19 during a Taser training session held by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal’s Office. She is supported by military police officer Eric Roman, left, and military police Sergeant Brian Childress, right. - Quantico Sentry staff writer Eve Baker experiences a Taser burst of 50,000 volts of electricity Nov. 19 during a Taser training session held by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Provost Marshal’s Office. She is supported by military police officer Eric Roman, left, and military police Sergeant Brian Childress, right.

PMO begins carrying Tasers

“Taser! Taser!” That is the warning I heard immediatelybefore I was shocked with 50,000 volts of

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Two Air Force C-17 transport planes sit on the tarmac just in front of the headquarters building at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico during this undated picture. - Two Air Force C-17 transport planes sit on the tarmac just in front of the headquarters building at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico during this undated picture.

MCAF/ Quantico realignment in place

They remain two distinct entities, but Marine Corps Base Quantico and the neighboring Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico have officially partnered up with smoother daily operations in mind. Per the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding that went into effect on Oct. 1, MCAF has been realigned from Marine Corps Installations East to Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region. According to the agreement, MCAF, which is the home of Marine Helicopter Squadron One, is now considered a subordinate installation to MCINCR. Nothing has changed for HMX-1.

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Staff Sgt. James Hartman, Vietnam War Commemoration Events Coordinator, Headquarters Marine Corps; Col. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico; and retired Maj. Gen. Arnold Fields display the flag to be used during the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War during Friday’s presentation at Lejeune Hall. - Staff Sgt. James Hartman, Vietnam War Commemoration Events Coordinator, Headquarters Marine Corps; Col. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico; and retired Maj. Gen. Arnold Fields display the flag to be used during the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War during Friday’s presentation at Lejeune Hall.

Activities commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War start

The Department of Defense and Marine Corps Base Quantico have teamed up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. As a DOD commemorative partner with plans to observe the war’s beginnings, Quantico has pledged to hold events starting next year to honor the many service members, their families and civilians who supported the American effort in Southeast Asia.

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