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Lt. Jayson Nicholson, Lt. Amy Blevins, Lt. Junior Grade Timothy Lee and Lt. Junior Grade Daniel Swartz stand inside the United States Marine Corps Memorial Chapel. - Lt. Jayson Nicholson, Lt. Amy Blevins, Lt. Junior Grade Timothy Lee and Lt. Junior Grade Daniel Swartz stand inside the United States Marine Corps Memorial Chapel.

Chaplain candidates learn what it means to serve God and country aboard Quantico

It is very rare that Officer Candidates School (OCS) would receive a chaplain candidate, but it is more of a rarity to receive four.

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Representative Rob Wittman, First Congressional District of Virginia, congratulates students on their nominations to service academies during a reception at Marine Corps University. - Representative Rob Wittman, First Congressional District of Virginia, congratulates students on their nominations to service academies during a reception at Marine Corps University.

Congressman honors students for nominations to service academies

Each year Representative Rob Wittman, First Congressional District of Virginia, has the privilege of nominating a select few students with letters of recommendation to their service academy of choice.

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Cpl. Kayla Soles volunteering for the Operation Paws for Homes. Soles says she started volunteering to help animals and that she expanded her mission to include helping the elderly, school children and others. - Cpl. Kayla Soles volunteering for the Operation Paws for Homes. Soles says she started volunteering to help animals and that she expanded her mission to include helping the elderly, school children and others.

Cpl. Kayla Soles approaches the 400 hour volunteer mark

Over the years, we have met more volunteers than we can count. If you ask each volunteer why they chose to take time out of their life to help others, it almost always comes down to wanting to be part of something bigger than themselves.

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Marine Corps Community Services Family Advocate Kristiana Poole speaks with Marine Corps Base Quantico eighth graders about safe dating. - Marine Corps Community Services Family Advocate Kristiana Poole speaks with Marine Corps Base Quantico eighth graders about safe dating.

Family Advocacy Program teaches teens about safe dating

At the end of the day every parent wants to know their children are safe. February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Marine Corps Community Services’ Family Advocacy Program (FAP) has been building awareness within Marine Corps Base Quantico Middle/High School about safe dating.

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MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray sits in the Hampton Oaks Elementary Library reading the story "Odd Velvet" by Mary E. Whitcomb to first through fifth grade students - MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray sits in the Hampton Oaks Elementary Library reading the story "Odd Velvet" by Mary E. Whitcomb to first through fifth grade students.

Commander teaches elementary students what makes them different makes them special

Col. Joseph Murray, commander, Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region -Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCINCR-MCBQ) visited 18 first through fifth grade students at Hampton Oaks Elementary School Library Jan. 31 to read the book “Odd Velvet,” the story of a strange young girl who proves being different is what makes each person special.

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Leading the charge, Staff Sgt. James Mathis, drum major of the Quantico Marine Corps Band begins their four mile march outside the band hall on Roan st toward the Officer Candidates School. - Leading the charge, Staff Sgt. James Mathis, drum major of the Quantico Marine Corps Band begins their four mile march outside the band hall on Roan st toward the Officer Candidates School.

Jazzy tunes, rhythm and blues: Quantico Marine Corps Band to march in Mardi Gras

For the first time the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana Feb. 8 to march in the famous and spectacular Mardi Gras Parades.

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Senior Pastor Paul Graham of the Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, Maryland, was invited as the keynote speaker. Graham prays for words of wisdom before addressing guests of the 18th annual prayer breakfast at THe Clubs at Quantico. - Senior Pastor Paul Graham of the Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, Maryland, was invited as the keynote speaker. Graham prays for words of wisdom before addressing guests of the 18th annual prayer breakfast at THe Clubs at Quantico.

Black History Month: A purposeful prayer for all people

Gazing into the past of battles fought and wars won, Marine Corps Base Quantico reflected back on African Americans in times of war during the 18th annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast.

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A sign near the entrance to the fitness center announces the upcoming improvements to the facility and dates that some areas may be closed for the refresh. - A sign near the entrance to the fitness center announces the upcoming improvements to the facility and dates that some areas may be closed for the refresh.

Quantico Fitness Center undergoing a “refresh” with new paint, floors and more

The Barber Physical Activity Center (BPAC) is almost 15 years old and Quantico Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is now in the process of an improvement project―phase one― to make the popular all-inclusive physical fitness center more enjoyable for those who use it. Phase two of the project is currently in the planning stages. The improvement project is part of a “refresh cycle” that normally takes place.

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Next Generation Inspiration Initiative to Welcome Youth to Running Events - Next Generation Inspiration Initiative to Welcome Youth to Running Events

Marine Corps Marathon to inspire next generation of runners

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) has set sights on bringing the next generation of runners to the start line. This year, the MCMO will engage in the Next Generation Inspiration Initiative, promoting a love of running among youth age 17 and under.

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