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August 26, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 26) -- The Marine Corps policy on alcohol consumption has changed under a revised policy dated Aug. 16.
Among several changes, the new policy liberalizes promotional pricing for drinks. Where the old policy “discontinued” promotional programs such as “happy/power hours,” the new policy simply limits reduced prices periods “to no more than two hours per day,” and limits...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCAS CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Aug. 24) -- The softball team from Marine Corps Base Quantico ran the table and won the crown as champions of the East Coast Regional Softball Tournament held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Aug. 20-24. The tournament’s most valuable player is also a Quantico Marine. The round-robin tournament featured nine Marine teams with the 14-man roster from...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
Fall Bible study sign up begins today
The Women of the Chapel fall semester Bible study sign up begins today (Aug. 26) from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Chapel annex.
Classes are every Thursday and include fellowship and Bible study. Limited childcare provided and all are welcome.
Drool in the pool
Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is hosting a doggone good idea of a fund...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 20) -- The Civilian Recreation Welfare Association hosted the 33rd annual Civilian Appreciation Day picnic Aug. 20 at Lunga Park to celebrate the civilians who work to support the Marine Corps’ missions and initiatives daily.
‘‘CRWA is funded by Marine Corps Community Services and with that we try to do as many activities as possible to bring people together,” said Robert...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- What does it mean to me to serve the Marine Corps as a civilian? As a Core-Values-card-toting civilian, it means I get to continue doing something I love: Training and working with Marines.
I spent 12 years, eight months and 25 days on active duty (no, I wasn’t counting, that’s what it says on my DD214). And I was delighted when the opportunity arose two years later for me...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
Important Note: Starting July 4, 2010, all divine services on base will be celebrated in the Little Hall Theater, 2034 Barnett Avenue. See schedule changes below. |
Honor and conscience |
"I love the name of honor more than I fear death."
Should we see in these words from Brutus to Cassius nothing more than a dramatic utterance befitting the upright and fearless Roman on whose lips...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
Open chess championship in October
The 51st Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship will be Oct. 9-11 at the Community Airmen’s Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. The tournament is open to all active-duty, reservists, military retirees, cadets, and ROTC (with DOD ID) who have a USCF Membership.
Get entry forms at www.usmilitarychess.org⁄usafo2010.html or print it and mail it to Mike...
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August 25, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
Be ‘Street Smart’ Labor Day weekend
Street Smart is a one-hour presentation on drinking and driving from a paramedic/firefighter’s point of view.
All MCB Quantico personnel (military and civilian) are encouraged to attend.
It will be held Aug. 31 at 9 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at the Little Hall Auditorium.
For more information, contact Capt. Boring at 703-784-2981.
Lost and found items...
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August 24, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
NOKESVILLE, Va.(Aug. 21) — The Marine Corps Historical Company, a not-for-profit educational corporation, gave a demonstration of Korean War tactics at the Virginia Museum of Military Vehicles on Saturday and Sunday.
“Today’s tactical demonstration shows how a Korean War-era Marine rifle squad would take down [an enemy] bunker and an anti-tank position,” said Gunnery Sgt. Steven Sullivan. “We...
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August 20, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- Schools aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico opened their doors to students Tuesday morning, marking the beginning of a new school year.
‘‘We’re looking forward to the 2010 – 2011 school year,” said Bobbie Wiertalla, a spokesperson for Quantico Dependent Schools. ‘‘This is always a busy, exciting time of year for us.”
Quantico’s schools — one middle⁄high and three elementary...
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August 20, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
JUST RIGHT!
2nd Lt. Agustin Cruz Solivan Media Officer
As the football season begins to pick up, fans are debating whether or not preseason should be shortened and the regular season extended. Preseason, in my opinion is like celebrity personas — often misunderstood. Nevertheless, I say keep it as is; here is why:
Preseason first and foremost is an interview process where new players’...
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August 20, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
TRIANGLE, VA. (Aug. 20) -- Less than four years after opening, the National Museum of the Marine Corps proudly welcomed its two millionth visitor Aug. 18.
Gloria Campbell of Manassas, Va., and her two grandsons, 7-year-old Norman and 5-year-old Nizar, entered the Museum shortly after 2 p.m. and were greeted by the Museum’s Deputy Director Charlie Grow and Visitor Services Chief Patrick Mooney,...
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August 20, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 13) -- Security Battalion held a special formation Friday for former Marine Cpl. Liswon Salisbury who received the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device for exceptional courage under fire while serving with as a Team Leader with Regimental Combat Team 2 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom November 2005 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was recognized during a...
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August 19, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- In spite of near triple-digit temperatures last week, a crew of 11 construction workers was busy paving two new parking lots near the intersection of Zeilin and Range roads on Marine Corps Base Quantico as part of a $1.5M capital project to increase parking capacity.
‘‘We can survive the heat, it’s rain that messes us up,” said Juan Gonzalez, a foreman with Espina Paving,...
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August 19, 2010 in Air Force, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia by clevine
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- In the spotlight ...
Sgt. William Torres Hometown: Bridgeport, Conn. Age: 32 Occupation: Funeral Coordinator Unit: Manpower and Reserve Affairs, 2009 – present
Leadership by example is one of the many principles Marines are taught from the start of their enlistment or commission. Torres tries to set the example for other Marines by volunteering as often as he can and...
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