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Archive: April, 2014

Stafford Sheriff’s Department introduces tracking device for Quantico EFMP families April 3, 2014 — Just a few months ago, an autistic child went missing aboard Quantico. It took authorities awhile to figure out where and who the child was, because of his non-verbal nature, Monique O’Neil, manager at the Exceptional Family Member Program, told a small group of military family members at the McHugh Woods Community Center on March 24, 2014.Nearly MORE

Concentrated but not inferior April 2, 2014 — The 65 Marine sergeants, who graduated from Sergeants Course on April 2, 2014, at Geiger Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, had more than just graduation to lift their heads with pride. This class was also the first to complete the course in just four weeks, nearly half the time of the former course.Historically, Sergeants Course is a MORE

Marines have opportunities to lead in gym April 1, 2014 — Although most gyms are designed to meet the needs of various levels of fitness training, some have declared war on more dedicated athletes and cater to those less committed.On the other hand, the Marine Corps is known for being a hard-core, competitive group of individuals, which is one of the reasons the Barber Physical Fitness Center honors those MORE

Quantico’s hidden secret April 1, 2014 — Cut into the hill in front of Building 2008, is a long, intimidating, narrow stairwell. Its presence and climb is almost as intimidating as the thought of reaching its summit where a den of four gunnery sergeants and a master gunnery sergeant sit in wait.The five staff noncommissioned officers, located on the third deck of the building, behind Yale MORE