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Archive: February, 2016

Base archaeologist uncovers Quantico’s history from 5,000 years ago to today February 4, 2016 — Archaeological digs on Marine Corps Base Quantico have turned up 5,000-year-old Native American spear points, a 124-pound cannonball from Civil War encampments and long-forgotten family cemeteries from the late 1800s. MORE

Base Auto Skills Center helps Marines save money on car maintenance February 4, 2016 — “If you have the patience and the desire and drive to learn, I don’t think there’s anything we can’t help you with,” said Mike Cushman, manager of the Auto Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. “The staff here is very knowledgeable.” MORE

‘My job is never dull!’ says Civilian of the Year February 4, 2016 — Aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, four members of the civilian workforce received special commendations as Civilians of the Year and runners-up. Michael Hancock, director of safety for Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, is the Junior Civilian of the Year for 2015, and Denise Gillis, associate counsel for civilian personnel law in the Quantico Area Counsel Office (QACO), is the Senior Civilian of the Year. MORE

Community honors Marines at Salute to Armed Forces February 4, 2016 — Civilians and service members from the National Captial Region gathered at Harbour View in Woodbridge, Virginia, for a Salute to the Armed Forces Jan. 28 organized by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. MORE

The new great deception – cell phones February 4, 2016 — “Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?” MORE

Semifinalists chosen for Eighth Annual Military Child of the Year February 4, 2016 — Volunteerism, leadership and extraordinary patriotism are only a few of the achievements highlighted by the 90 semifinalists hoping to become one of six children awarded the 2016 Military Child of the Year Award chosen by Operation Homefront. Two of the semifinalists are the children of Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico. MORE