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ALERT: New Quantico base access procedures effective immediately

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.

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Col. William Bentley, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Elaine Marsh, and her family pose for a photo during Elaine’s retirement at Lejeune Hall aboard MCB Quantico, Virginia, January 3, 2019. Elaine served as a federal employee for 31 years and 11 months. - Col. William Bentley, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Elaine Marsh, and her family pose for a photo during Elaine’s retirement at Lejeune Hall aboard MCB Quantico, Virginia, January 3, 2019. Elaine served as a federal employee for 31 years and 11 months.

Elaine Marsh, Commander's Secretary retires from over 31 years of federal service

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.

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The Marine Corps University (MCU) Energy & Innovation Scholars Program met on Wednesday, December 12 at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity. Marine teams have been working on solutions to energy-related problems on the battlefield. Lt. Gen. Charles G. Chiarotti, deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics, reviewed each team’s proposal. - The Marine Corps University (MCU) Energy & Innovation Scholars Program met on Wednesday, December 12 at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity. Marine teams have been working on solutions to energy-related problems on the battlefield. Lt. Gen. Charles G. Chiarotti, deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics, reviewed each team’s proposal.

The Brute Krulak Center, Marine Corps University’s Energy & Innovation Scholars Program

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.

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This tradition of hers began eight years ago, when her first child passed away in Nov. 2010. - Staff Sgt. Melissa Marnell, a combat photographer with MCBQ CommStrat, collects toys each year for Toys for Tots.

Finding your path to help others

Staff Sgt. Melissa Marnell, a combat photographer with MCBQ CommStrat, collects toys each year for Toys for Tots. She also takes photos for people outside of work, but for the season of giving, payments are not of monetary value. Instead she asks that her clients provide new and unwrapped toys as payment.

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Marine Corps Reserve Staff Sgt. Richard J. Murphy, combat correspondent, killed during World War II, was accounted for on July 25 and returned home to his family Nov. 29, 2018. - Marine Corps Reserve Staff Sgt. Richard J. Murphy, combat correspondent, killed during World War II, was accounted for on July 25 and returned home to his family Nov. 29, 2018.

Our Nation's promise kept for 75 years

Marine Corps Reserve Staff Sgt. Richard J. Murphy, combat correspondent, killed during World War II, was accounted for on July 25 and returned home to his family Nov. 29, 2018.

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Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Hensley, sergeant major of MCBQ, delivers the base's donations to the Toys for Tots Northern Virginia campaign's warehouse in Fredericksburg, December 6, 2018 - Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Hensley, sergeant major of MCBQ, delivers the base's donations to the Toys for Tots Northern Virginia campaign's warehouse in Fredericksburg, December 6, 2018. The donations came from MCBQ's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony that occurred December 2. The campaign covers a 16-county area, including Arlington, Caroline, Culpeper, Fairfax, King George, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland counties; and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Manassas and Manassas Park.

MCB Quantico's base CO, sergeant major donates to Toys for Tots NoVA campaign

Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Hensley, sergeant major of MCBQ, delivers the base's donations to the Toys for Tots Northern Virginia campaign's warehouse in Fredericksburg, December 6, 2018. The donations came from MCBQ's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony that occurred December 2.

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2nd Lt Michelle Burris and several other volunteers posed for a quick picture after setting up the furniture for a veteran who was recently placed into permanent housing. - 2nd Lt Michelle Burris and several other volunteers posed for a quick picture after setting up the furniture for a veteran who was recently placed into permanent housing.

Committed to serving others, even in challenging times……

Second Lieutenant Michelle Burris joined the United States Marine Corps as a way to give back to her community and her parents, and in her short time in the Corps, she is achieving her goal.

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“Once a Marine, always a Marine.” - “Once a Marine, always a Marine.”

Committed to Corps

“Once a Marine, always a Marine.” It’s a phrase used to remind Marines – all Marines, past and present – of when they earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor and that the title Marine stays with them forever. The phrase also reminds them of the legacy they share, bound by the same cloth.

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Always Faithful – SemperToons

Surrounded by decades of cartoons that amount to countless characters and their antics, the retired Marine hung up not only his military cover but artwork on his walls, has them spread out on his desk and filed away in his studio – two lifelong dedications that defined his path, and something his family embraced. Charles Wolf shared a glimpse into his life as a Marine, the humble beginnings and creations of comical cartoons, and the lifelong connection between the two.

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U.S. Marine veterans pose for a photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 18, 2018. The service members got together for the reunion of The Basic School’s first special basic class of 1950, some of whom served together in Korea. - U.S. Marine veterans pose for a photo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 18, 2018. The service members got together for the reunion of The Basic School’s first special basic class of 1950, some of whom served together in Korea.

Final reunion of 1st Special Basic Class of 1950

He found himself walking a ridgeline, traversing through frost-biting air and shoveling through snow waist-deep in enemy territory. They decided to stop for the night, but he and his men patrolled the area by order of his commanding officer. The enemy was waiting; bunkers were dug to ambush the U.S. Marines, and they ran into a Korean bunker, who were showering grenades onto them.

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