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.
From left, Oren Ancar, supervisor of the Industrial Supply Center, looks on as Derek Obi, mobile equipment servicer for Motor Transport Maintenance Section, picks up an order of filters, cables, tender springs and marker lights from Jeffery Johnson, material handler with the Industrial Supply Center on March 4. The center now purchases all parts and supplies for both Motor-T Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance. - From left, Oren Ancar, supervisor of the Industrial Supply Center, looks on as Derek Obi, mobile equipment servicer for Motor Transport Maintenance Section, picks up an order of filters, cables, tender springs and marker lights from Jeffery Johnson, material handler with the Industrial Supply Center on March 4. The center now purchases all parts and supplies for both Motor-T Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance.
Sgt. Clifton Shackelford visits the Life Long Learning Center to gather information on the Tuition Assistance Freeze on March 4. Without TA there are still ways to continue educational pursuits and attain much sought after degrees. - Sgt. Clifton Shackelford visits the Life Long Learning Center to gather information on the Tuition Assistance Freeze on March 4. Without TA there are still ways to continue educational pursuits and attain much sought after degrees.
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Sgt. Charlie Dixon, Royal Marines Combat Shooting Team, takes aim at a target during a training session with the U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team at Weapon Training Battalion’s Range 4 on March 7. Even with snow covering the Range and the wind frequently blowing off their covers, the Marines practiced with their weapons as if it was a regular bright and sunny day. - Sgt. Charlie Dixon, Royal Marines Combat Shooting Team, takes aim at a target during a training session with the U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team at Weapon Training Battalion’s Range 4 on March 7. Even with snow covering the Range and the wind frequently blowing off their covers, the Marines practiced with their weapons as if it was a regular bright and sunny day.