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Independence Day, a time to reflect on our nation’s symbol

The American Flag is a symbol that is meant to transcend where we come from or what we may privately believe in. It is a unifying symbol, around which we can all proudly claim we are Americans.

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Marines get an insider’s view of training at FBI Academy

“This is the most robbed bank in the world,” said Kurt Crawford, public affairs specialist for the FBI Academy, pointing out the Bank of Hogan in the small town of Hogan’s Alley. Hogan’s Alley is not a real town. It was built in 1987 with the help of Hollywood set designers to provide new FBI agents with a realistic setting for tactical training.

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Gerald Kirkbride, wastewater treatment plant supervisor, demonstrates how the new treatment plant at Camp Upshur on Marine Corps Base Quantico’s west side can be operated completely by the touch of a button. The new plant has been online since June 6 and replaces a plant that had been operational for 65 years. - Gerald Kirkbride, wastewater treatment plant supervisor, demonstrates how the new treatment plant at Camp Upshur on Marine Corps Base Quantico’s west side can be operated completely by the touch of a button. The new plant has been online since June 6 and replaces a plant that had been operational for 65 years.

New treatment plant at Camp Upshur is environmentally friendly

On June 6, the wastewater treatment plant at Camp Upshur aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, which has been operating since it was built in 1951, was finally given a rest. A new $12 million facility went online that day.

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Priorities – Vehicles and Marriage

I had to learn the hard way about priorities when purchasing a car. I also had to learn about gaining correct information from reliable sources.

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A military child is proud about catching a fish at a camping demo hosted by Quantico EFMP and Quantico Outdoor Adventures at Barnett Field June 14. - A military child is proud about catching a fish at a camping demo hosted by Quantico EFMP and Quantico Outdoor Adventures at Barnett Field June 14.

EFMP sparks summer fun

“We want all our babies to know that these are the good guys,” said Amy Watson, training, education and outreach specialist with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, Training and Education Command commanding general, starts a one-mile walk/run with TECOM Marines and civilian employees at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico June 8. The event was part of TECOM's first annual Health and Wellness Week, which ran June 6-June 10. - Maj. Gen. James Lukeman, Training and Education Command commanding general, starts a one-mile walk/run with TECOM Marines and civilian employees at Butler Stadium aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico June 8. The event was part of TECOM's first annual Health and Wellness Week, which ran June 6-June 10.

TECOM dedicates a week to getting healthier

Training and Education Command (TECOM) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico sponsored its first workplace Health and Wellness Week June 6-10.

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Sgt. Matthew Tatar and his wife Tiffany in their home with their two-week-old baby boy, who was born May 31 in front seat of their minivan on Purvis Road aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Sgt. Matthew Tatar and his wife Tiffany in their home with their two-week-old baby boy, who was born May 31 in front seat of their minivan on Purvis Road aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Baby is born in car aboard MCBQ

It was shortly before 5:30 a.m. on May 31. Sgt. Matthew Tatar and his wife Tiffany, both 25, were on their way to Fort Belvoir Community Hospital for the birth of their third child. She didn’t even make it a mile out of their Lyman Park neighborhood.

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Stephen Lynch of Dumfries, Virginia and Christine Hanke of Arlington, Virginia are all smiles coming out of the steep mud pit at the end of the course. - Stephen Lynch of Dumfries, Virginia and Christine Hanke of Arlington, Virginia are all smiles coming out of the steep mud pit at the end of the course.

Mud, obstacles make Run Amuck fun for everyone

Good, muddy fun was had by all at the 9th running of Run Amuck, put on by the Marine Corps Marathon June 4 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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The beauty of nature: God’s gift to all of us

The Bible tells us that the Earth is the Lord’s and all that it contains and that the heavens are telling the glory of God. Nature is a gift from God. When God first created man, He placed us in the Garden. As Spring turns into summer I want to encourage us all to go and enjoy the beauty of nature.

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Chadwick Wells, director of Quantico Outdoor Adventures, shows two Marines a kayak available to rent at the facility during its grand opening June 9. - Chadwick Wells, director of Quantico Outdoor Adventures, shows two Marines a kayak available to rent at the facility during its grand opening June 9.

MCCS’s Quantico Outdoor Adventures now open for renting summer equipment

Quantico Outdoor Adventures (QOA) held an open house to celebrate its grand opening June 9. Marines were welcomed with free sandwiches and chicken wings and got a chance to view the equipment available to rent as well as talk to QOA staff about recreation opportunities in the area.

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