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TAPS provides ongoing, emotional help, hope and healing to all who grieve the death of a loved one in military service to America, regardless of relationship to the deceased, geography or circumstance of death. TAPS meets its mission by providing peer-based support, crisis care, casualty casework assistance, and grief and trauma resources.
Article: T.A.P.S. - There is help for the grieving
Date: 03/16/2010
Photographer: TAPS
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Article: Little people need Big help!: The Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters program reaches out to Quantico for mentors
Date: 03/02/2010
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Lady Warriors pumped shots all night during Quantico’s defeat of Grace Prep 41-15 on Feb. 16.
Article: Warriors bring the heat, melt rust and ice
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Cpl. Isaiah Schaffer, an infantryman who was wounded three times during deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, shares stories of his deployments with friends from his home town as they look on March 12.
Article: American Legion Post 55 celebrates the return of a hero
Date: 03/16/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Christopher Duncan
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From back left: Sgt. Valerie Arana and Sgt. Jamie Zimmerman (front left), discuss details of the NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive with unit activity chairs Sgt. Arani Hoffmeier of G-1 and Staff Sgt. Charles Addison of G-3. Hoffmeier and Addison will be responsible for gathering donations from their units as will other unit representatives.
Article: All hands needed to reach goal: Navy Marine Corps Relief Society launches 2010 Active Duty Fund Drive
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Tiffiney Wertz
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Article: Quantico hammers down low on Grace Prep
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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The use of GPS technology enabled census workers to reduce the amount of time they spent locating addresses and ultimately helped the 2009 Address Canvassing operation to be completed ahead of schedule.
Article: 2010 census: especially important to military families
Date: 03/15/2010
Photographer: Photo credit U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office
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Quantico News briefs for the week of March 4th.
Article: News Briefs, March 4, 2010
Date: 03/02/2010
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Article: Warriors finish season strong
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Patricia Nuckols, a Women Airforce Service Pilot from World War II, is awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by 1st Lt Tina Terry, a MV-22 Osprey pilot from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., after a ceremony on Capitol Hill on March 10
Article: “Writing women back into history”
Date: 03/15/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Quantico Community Events for the week of March 4th.
Article: Community Events, March 4, 2010
Date: 03/02/2010
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Cpl. Cinnamon Middleton (left), one of the 14 tax preparers here, assists Lance Cpl. Kirk Syros, a travel clerk with Headquarters and Service Battalion, prepare his tax return for free.
Article: Quantico tax center helps ease tax prep stress
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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The true root cause to distracted driving is us – the human. You, your family, your friends, me... we all must take this on as a personal responsibility. At the end of the day we’re accountable for our own actions - the good and bad decisions.
Article: DWD: driving while distracted
Date: 03/13/2010
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Dr. Angela Huebner, an associate professor in the Department of Human Development at Virginia Tech speaks to the school and military leadership during the breakfast.
Article: Leaders discuss the military child: Deployments affect more than the Marine
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Meloney R. Moses
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Cpl. Jeremy Howell shows off random items that turn up in lost and found.
Article: Lost and Found: Come get your stuff
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Tiffiney Wertz
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Training and Education Command, goes up against a defender with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 on Friday, march 5 at Barber Physical Activity Center.
Article: Training and Education Command victorious in last game
Date: 03/12/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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Cpl. Andrew Dewey (front) marches to his graduation trailed by his younger brother Cpl. Brian Dewey Feb. 26 outside of Little Hall.
Article: Brothers complete Security Guard school: Joined by blood and Corps, separated by seas
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Meloney R. Moses
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During the Women Marines 67th Anniversary commemorative luncheon at The Clubs At Quantico on Feb. 13, 73-year-old retired Gunnery Sgt. Mary L. Dodd, the oldest Marine present, who enlisted on June 16, 1956, received a piece of cake during the ceremony.
Article: Making history since 1918
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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The true root cause to distracted driving is us – the human. You, your family, your friends, me... we all must take this on as a personal responsibility. At the end of the day we’re accountable for our own actions - the good and bad decisions.
Article: DWD: driving while distracted
Date: 03/12/2010
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Montford Point Marine, retired Lt. Col. Joseph Carpenter discussed his personnel experiences dealing with racism among the Corps first black Marines, during a presentation here on Jan. 24.
Article: Montford Point legends share wisdom from their past: Montford Point Marines remembered at Quantico
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Reese
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Marines deployed with the First Marine Logistics Group, Forward Deployed assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion, Combat Logistics Company, attempt to rig a sling rope to a USMC CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, during the recovery of a downed UH-60 Blackhawk in the Al Anbar province, near Al Asad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Article: Six Core Competencies: Complex expeditionary operations
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. William DuBose
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Noise advisory from MCB Quantico for the week Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21, 2010.
Article: NOISE ADVISORY – March 13 – March 21, 2010
Date: 03/12/2010
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The Quantico Chaplain's Corner for the week of February 25th. The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel and the chapel annex (rear above) host many services and events. Visit the Chaplain's web page (MCBQ Activities tab in the Site Navigation column to the left or any
Article: The Chaplain's Corner, March 4, 2010
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Weike Zhao
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The Quantico Chaplain's Corner for the week of February 11, 2010. The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel and the chapel annex (rear above) host many services and events. Visit the Chaplain's web page (MCBQ Activities tab in the Site Navigation column to the left or any
Article: The Chaplain's Corner, February 11, 2010
Date: 02/17/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Skyler Tooker
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The 28th Irish Sprint is a one-mile fast-pace burst of excitement for runners held at Butler Stadium and surrounding roadways.
Article: R2R and Irish Sprint set to run March 27
Date: 03/12/2010
Photographer: MCM
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Founded in 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private non-profit charitable organization. It is sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world. The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
Article: NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive kickoff
Date: 03/01/2010
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Marines work to uncover cars following the February 6 snowstorm.
Article: Commentary: Snowed in
Date: 02/17/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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The day I became a Marine by receiving my eagle, globe and anchor, I saw the lengths my platoon buddy had to go to gain his title.
Article: Commentary: Uniform pride in pursuit of perfection
Date: 03/12/2010
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General James T. Conway. The 34th and current Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
Article: The 2010 Posture of The United States Marine Corps
Date: 03/01/2010
Photographer: USMC
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Cpl. James Isbell, chief swim instructor, on the high dive offers instruction during a recent swim at Ramer Hall.
Article: Swim Qualification: Blow up your pants and save your life
Date: 02/17/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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A competitor takes a few deep breaths before firing from the standing position at the 2010 intramural rifle and pistol championships march 3 at the Weapons Training Battalion.
Article: On the firing line
Date: 03/12/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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According to a statement released by President Obama last November,
Article: Tax time may be easier for military spouses
Date: 02/28/2010
Photographer: File
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The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is underway in formation in the Atlantic Ocean. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed aboard the ships of the Bataan ARG, is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.
Article: Six Core Competencies: Joint forcible entry from the sea
Date: 02/17/2010
Photographer: USMC, Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie
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Master Sgt. Jason C. Henry, shown here at the National Museum of the Marine Corps chapel, is the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for the Advanced Course aboard Quantico. He fits in his passion for music and devotion to the Corps by practicing “balanced excellence.”
Article: Leadership by example
Date: 03/12/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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My friends, as we conclude the celebration of this year’s Black History Month, allow me to challenge you to take your organization to the next level with faith, fortitude, forward thinking, forgiveness and the favor of God - Lt. Cmdr. Maurice A. Buford
Article: Commentary: My soul looks back and wonders how we got over
Date: 02/28/2010
Photographer: File
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Coming ashore on Iwo ... With enemy fire screaming overhead, Marines haul an ammunition cart onto the beach at Iwo Jima on D-day, Feb. 19, 1945. Machine guns crisscrossed the beaches with deadly interlocking fire and many of these Marines would not see the end of the day.
Article: Iwo Jima: Quantico to host 65th Anniversary
Date: 02/17/2010
Photographer: USMC
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Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins aboard MCB Quantico at 0200 Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Article: Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday! - set your clocks ahead
Date: 03/11/2010
Photographer: Emily Funderburke
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The Quantico Chaplain's Corner for the week of February 25th. The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel and the chapel annex (rear above) host many services and events. Visit the Chaplain's web page (MCBQ Activities tab in the Site Navigation column to the left or any
Article: The Chaplain's Corner, February 25, 2010
Date: 02/28/2010
Photographer: Weike Zhao
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Quantico News Briefs for the week of February 11th.
Article: News Briefs, February 11, 2010
Date: 02/17/2010
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Iris Tharp, the mayor for the town of Quantico, speaks at the civilian military social about the town of Quantico’s strong relationship with the Marine Corps Base and how she looks forward to the development projects they will conduct together in the future.
Article: Marine Corps Base and the town of Quantico break bread
Date: 03/11/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Christopher Duncan
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Tracy Bowman, Semper Fit dietician, offers nutritional classes for those looking to improve their eating habits. Bowman shows Maj. James Hoover what foods to eat in order to maintain a healthy diet.
Article: ‘Healthy eating supports the mission’
Date: 02/28/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Iwo inbound ... a Marine-laden Higgins boat (LCVP) heads to the beach at Iwo Jima during the initial landings on D-day, Feb. 19, 1945. Looming on the western horizon, 550-foot volcanic Mount Suribachi, a focal point of the initial assault, dominated both possible landing beaches. Machine guns crisscrossed the beaches with deadly interlocking fire and many of these Marines would not see the end of the day.
Article: Iwo Jima: Quantico to host 65th Anniversary
Date: 02/17/2010
Photographer: USMC
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U.S. Marine Lieutenants of Golf Company keep a look out for aggressors during a training exercise at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Training Center, Camp Barrett on Thursday, March 4, 2010. The Basic School (TBS) is located on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va.
Article: Famous female firsts: Turning history into 'her story'
Date: 03/11/2010
Photographer: USN Petty Officer 1st Class Molly A. Burgess
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The auctioneer for the evening or retired Lt. Gen. G. R. Christmas.
Article: Auction to benefit scholarships will be March 5
Date: 02/28/2010
Photographer: QOSO
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The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is underway in formation in the Atlantic Ocean. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed aboard the ships of the Bataan ARG, is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.
Article: Six Core Competencies: Joint forcible entry from the sea
Date: 02/16/2010
Photographer: USMC, Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie
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Senior Chloe Jones, who played Alice, performs during Quantico Middle/High School’s annual talent show on March 5.
Article: Quantico High School turns into a Wonderland of talent
Date: 03/10/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Former Staff Sgt. Frank V. Gardner, a radioman with Control Unit One, 5th Amphibious Corps, during World War II, and his son, Tom, hold a challenge coin from General James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps.
Article: Remembered forever
Date: 02/27/2010
Photographer: SSgt. Leonard Langston
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Marines at Barracks 2003 got rowdy after Colt’s quarterback, Peyton Manning, completed a touchdown pass to his receiver, Pierre Garcon. After being snowed in, many Marines watched Super Bowl XLIV in the barracks.
Article: Dreary day gives way to Super Bowl cheer
Date: 02/12/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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It’s no surprise that raising children can be expensive, but how much that little bundle of joy will cost in the long run can be surprising.
Article: Bundle of joy costs bundles of money
Date: 03/10/2010
Photographer: Emily Funderburke
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Sgt. Allen Waggoner, a bulk refueler, checks his guages as he pumps JP8 fuel into a CH-46 on Feb. 17.
Article: Bulk fuelers gas it up for the president
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Tree destruction was widespread throughout MCB Quantico.
Article: Code Red: Snow emergency operations punch back at historic weather
Date: 02/12/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Marines from Officers Candidate School and the Warfighting Lab set up the Experimental Forward Operating Base where equipment is assessed for energy efficiency, helping Marines be lighter, faster and less reliant on logistics trains.
Article: Experiment seeks to make Marines lighter, faster
Date: 03/10/2010
Photographer: SSgt. Leonard Langston
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Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Ray Piper, left, and retired Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Zingaro, have a word with the MCB Quantico Sgt. Maj. Leon S. Thornton, center, at the 65th anniversary of the landing at Iwo Jima held Friday, February 19 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Article: Remembered forever
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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Lance Cpl. Brock Munal, ground flight data controller, communicates with the aircraft and ground vehicles from the air traffic control tower to ensure safe flying.
Article: Air field operations continue whatever the weather
Date: 02/12/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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The summer camp provides a nurturing and fun, play-based environment to allow children with disabilities to participate in activities that help promote independence and develop social skills, self-esteem and leadership skills
Article: Community Services to host summer camp geared toward disabled children
Date: 03/10/2010
Photographer: QS
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The EWSDEP Blended Learning Seminar follows a structured, sequential timeline, consisting of two resident seminar periods surrounding one nonresident online period. The first resident seminar will take place from 14 October to 8 November 2010. The second resident seminar will take place from 8 April to 10 May 2011. The intervening nonresident online seminar begins 1 December 2010 and runs through to 4 April 2011.
Article: Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program Blended Learning Seminar
Date: 02/26/2010
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The NCM Hockey team shown last year against an FBI team (white jerseys). Fans will not be seeing any hockey action this weekend due to a roof collapse at the National Capital Military team home arena (Prince William Ice Center in Woodbridge) during a record regional snowfall earlier in the week.
Article: Rink collapses; hockey game canceled
Date: 02/11/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Danielle M. Bacon
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Since 1943, March has been celebrated as American Red Cross Month, a time to recognize the organization as a true reflection of the humanitarian and volunteer spirit. Show your support this month and throughout the year with a donation of money, time or blood.
Article: March is Red Cross Month
Date: 03/10/2010
Photographer: QS
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Sgt. Zack Tibbles, a MCIA forward, powers toward the basket during Marine Corps Intelligence’s 32-25 win over Combat Service Support on Feb. 17 in the Quantico Intramural Basketball League.
Article: Intelligence forces Combat defeat
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Timothy R. Larsen, director of Personal and Family Readiness Division, right, and Bonnie Carroll, chairman and founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, signed a Memorandum of Agreement at the Marsh Center on Feb. 3.
Article: Getting help to hurting families sooner
Date: 02/11/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Lance Cpl. Justin R. Tartaglia, a supply clerk with Communications School, Training and Education Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, works the heavy bag during a drill at Larson’s Gym, March 1. The All-Marine Boxing Team coach and head coach ran four clinics at MCB Quantico to find Marines with the potential to try out for the All-Marine Boxing Team at Camp Lejeune.
Article: All-Marine Boxing coaches scout MCB Quantico
Date: 03/09/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Sean P. Cummins
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The Quantico High Cheerleaders mug for the camera at the Delaney Athletic Conference Cheer and Dance competition on Feb. 18. The squad competed against two schools at the annual event where they earned second place.
Article: Cheerleading: Spirit on display
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Marines attending the Marine Corps Civil Affairs Course dine in traditional Afghan fashion as part of the training evolution Feb. 2 at Camp Upshur.
Article: A day in 'Upshuristan' ... Marines train in Afghan culture
Date: 02/11/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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Quantico Community Events for the week of March 11th.
Article: Community Events, March 11, 2010
Date: 03/09/2010
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Cpl. Ryan Mclellan, a Quantico point guard, attempts a circus shot over a Fort Myer defender. Quantico’s effort pushed their winning streak to 8-0.
Article: Quantico Varsity: Generals fall to Quantico, Ooh-Rah!
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Article: Marine Corps Exhange open, Commissary closed
Date: 02/11/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Quantico News briefs for the week of March 11th.
Article: News Briefs, March 11, 2010
Date: 03/09/2010
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Noise advisory from MCB Quantico for the week Saturday, February 27 through Sunday, March 7, 2010.
Article: NOISE ADVISORY – February 27 – March 7, 2010
Date: 02/26/2010
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Marines at Barracks 2003 got rowdy after Colt's quarterback, Peyton Manning, completed a touchdown pass to his receiver, Pierre Garcon. After being snowed in, many Marines watched Super Bowl XLIV in the barracks.
Article: Dreary day gives way to Super Bowl cheer
Date: 02/08/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Quantico Sportsline for the week of March 11th.
Article: Sportsline, March 11, 2010
Date: 03/09/2010
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Marine HMX-1, Team 2, player shoots over the defense during their 43-15 loss to MCU on Feb. 22.
Article: Teaching a passing lesson
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Tree trimmers for Marine Corps Base Quantico work to cut up trees behind Lejeune Hall on Jan. 27.
Article: It’s a risky job, but somebody has to do it
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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The Quantico Chaplain's Corner for the week of March 11th. The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel and the chapel annex (rear above) host many services and events. Visit the Chaplain's web page (MCBQ Activities tab in the Site Navigation column to the left or any
Article: The Chaplain's Corner, March 11, 2010
Date: 03/09/2010
Photographer: Weike Zhao
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Children got into the spirit of celebration during a special service in honor of Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Marine Memorial Chapel
Article: Gospel rocks Marine Memorial Chapel
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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A Security Battalion forward, makes a jump shot during Sec. Bn.’s 36–22 win over Training and Education Command Feb. 2.
Article: Intramural Basketball: Battling it out to the top
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Article: Interservice, NATO chess championships dates announced, Marines needed to participate
Date: 03/09/2010
Photographer: CWO2 Michael D. Fay
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Cpl. Leonard Maxey, a trumpet player for the Quantico Marine Band, practices for an upcoming performance with other members of the band at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Feb. 16. Despite losing four days of ensemble practice due to the recent record snowfall, the Quantico Marine Band members continued to practice on their own to stay proficient.
Article: Snow leaves band tap dancing
Date: 02/26/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Sean P. Cummins
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Noise advisory from MCB Quantico for the week Saturday, February 13 through Sunday, February 21, 2010.
Article: NOISE ADVISORY – February 13 – February 21, 2010
Date: 02/05/2010
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Cpl. Cody Weis, an airframe mechanic, pumps up the struts on a CH-46 March 2 at the Quantico Marine Corps Air Facility. Lifting the struts is like lifting the suspension on the car. It makes the landing softer and prevents the aircraft from bottoming out which can cause undercarriage damage or even flipping over.
Article: HMX-1 keeps number one in the air
Date: 03/09/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Quantico News Briefs for the week of February 25th.
Article: News Briefs, February 25, 2010
Date: 02/25/2010
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Fredericksburg Academy dominated the post with size and ball movement in their 19-12 win over the Quantico Middle School girls on Jan. 28.
Article: Tenacious defense can’t overcome offensive scoring
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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The Marine Mart on Russell Rd. (Bldg. 3500B).
Article: Temporary Marine Mart open, gas pumps close Monday
Date: 03/09/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, commanding general of U.S. Joint Forces Command, talks to an Afghan storeowner at the bazaar in the Nawa district of the Helmand province of Afghanistan late in 2009. Mattis was in Nawa to visit Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. The 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment was a combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, which was conducting counterinsurgency operations in partnership with Afghan National Security Forces in southern Afghanistan.
Article: Broader Perspectives - Mattis: Obsolete thinking worse than obsolete weapons
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jeremy Harris
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Chris “Chicken” Turnquist, a Harlem Superstar Player, smiles as two children playfully spin a basketball above his head.
Article: Harlem Superstars entertain Quantico fans
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Quantico Semper Fit Columns, Articles, Classes and Events for the week of March 11th.
Article: Semper Fit, March 11, 2010
Date: 03/09/2010
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Bridge replacement continues on Bridge 15.
Article: On-base road construction, next 30 - 45 days
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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Comedian Louis Ramey gets crazy on stage for Marines, sailors and civilians during a show at Reasoner Hall at Camp Barrett on Jan. 27.
Article: Marines laugh too: Comedian performs for the troops
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Commander of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday, March 8, 2010.
Article: Broader Perspectives: McChrystal details lessons of Marja Offensive
Date: 03/08/2010
Photographer: DOD, Cherie Cullen
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Cpl. Hyrum Roehl, with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, speaks with Afghan men in the village of Sahtut, Afghanistan. Marines talk with Afghan citizens to ascertain their attitude toward the Marines.
Article: Six Core Competencies: Lead Joint and Multinational Operations and Enable Interagency Activities
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Chad J. Pulliam
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Staff Sgt. Orlando Ibanez, an NBC coordinator for the National Capital Region, administers 106 gas chamber qualifications on Jan. 28 by burning 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile powder, which produces CS gas.
Article: Gas! Gas! Gas!
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Christopher Duncan
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General James T. Conway. The 34th and current Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
Article: The 2010 Posture of The United States Marine Corps
Date: 03/08/2010
Photographer: USMC
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Cpl. Hyrum Roehl, with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, speaks with Afghan men in the village of Sahtut, Afghanistan. Marines talk with Afghan citizens to ascertain their attitude toward the Marines.
Article: Six Core Competencies: Lead Joint and Multinational Operations and Enable Interagency Activities
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Chad J. Pulliam
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Adm. Stavridis speaking at an event hosted by the Security and Defense Agenda in Brussels, Belgium 7 Dec.
Article: Broader Perspectives: NATO commander sees pivotal 2010 for Afghanistan
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: SDA Chris Dogas
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College Level Examination Program tests are a way for students to exempt themselves from college courses whose material they already know well enough. CLEP tests are offered through the Lifelong Learning Center every Thursday.
Article: CLEP your way to a college degree
Date: 03/08/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Guillermo Vargas
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A student at the Martial Arts Instructor Trainer course wields a 'mokujus' and attacks an instructor during the “Last of the Mohicans” training event at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Feb. 17.
Article: Tough test
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Sean P. Cummins
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Lance Cpl. Marco S. Buehler, right, a scout sniper assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an MK-11 sniper rifle as another Marine spots for him, inside a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter over the Gulf of Aden.
Article: Core Competencies: Provide forces and specialized detachments for service with the Navy
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Aaron J. Rock
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Lance Cpl. Justin R. Tartaglia, a supply clerk with Communications School, Training and Education Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, works the heavy bag during a drill at Larson’s Gym, March 1. The All-Marine Boxing Team coach and head coach ran four clinics at MCB Quantico to find Marines with the potential to try out for the All-Marine Boxing Team at Camp Lejeune.
Article: All-Marine Boxing coaches scout MCB Quantico
Date: 03/05/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Sean P. Cummins
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William H. “Bill” Cosby was a Navy corpsman in the late 1950’s and served a stint at Quantico. In this file photo from Oct. 3, 2006, Cosby is shown with Keisha Dewberry, a senior Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps battalion commander at Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Ga. [Inset] Mr. Cosby during his Navy days (USN).
Article: Cosby on Quantico, the graveyard shift and racism
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: Scott King
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The seven riflemen from Ceremonial Platoon rehearse graveside honors prior to a burial detail at the QuanticoNational Cemetery on Jan. 28. The riflemen are Lance Cpl. Andrew Boyce from San Jose, Calif.; Lance Cpl. Drew Dameron from Chattanooga, Tenn.; Pfc. Armando Feijo from Tampa, Fla.; Lance Cpl. Jonathan Chavez from New Braunfels, Texas; Lance Cpl. Joshua Mitchell from Charleston, W.Va.; Lance Cpl. Ryan Leavitt from St. George, Utah and Cpl. Edgar Ramirez from San Bernardino, Calif.
Article: Rendering honors
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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The action under the boards was heavy during Quantico’s thrilling come-from-behind 77-74 victory on Saturday here.
Article: Quantico earns a victory in the final quarter
Date: 03/05/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Jimmy Serena Jr.
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Additional sexual assault prevention tips and resources are available for service members at: www.myduty.mil.
Article: Sexual assault prevention tips
Date: 02/25/2010
Photographer: MyDuty.mil
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Maj. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., commanding general for Marine CorpsRecruiting Command, recognizes the finalists and runners-up for the 2009 Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Service Awards on Jan. 29.
Article: Leading by example
Date: 02/05/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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1st Lt. Mehradad Baaikbir, left, and Capt. Bret White brave the cold weather to go for a lunch time run on the Butler Stadium track Tuesday.
Article: Braving the cold for a good run
Date: 03/05/2010
Photographer: Emily Funderburke
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During the next couple of weeks there will be several unique opportunities for career and educational advancement available aboard MCB Quantico.
Article: Higher education, career opportunities coming to Quantico
Date: 02/24/2010
Photographer: QS
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The Quantico Chaplain's Corner for the week of February 4th. The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel and the chapel annex (rear above) host many services and events. Visit the Chaplain's web page (MCBQ Activities tab in the Site Navigation column to the left or any
Article: The Chaplain's Corner, February 11, 2010
Date: 02/04/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Skyler Tooker
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Trey, a Quantico High School guard and a senior, drained circus shots all night during Quantico’s 54–49 loss to Tandem Friends in the DelaneyAthletic Conference Division II championship game on Saturday in Warrington, Va.
Article: Warriors lose championship in overtime
Date: 03/05/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Article: Blended learning seminar offered
Date: 02/23/2010
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NCIS is asking for everyone’s help in identifying, reporting and preventing fraud.
Article: NCIS Promotes Procurement Fraud Awareness
Date: 02/04/2010
Photographer: NCIS
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Noise advisory from MCB Quantico for the week Saturday, March 6 through Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Article: NOISE ADVISORY – March 5 – March 14, 2010
Date: 03/05/2010
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Go Red for Women is an annual event and was developed by the American Heart Association to make everyone more aware of the disease and the risks associated with it. Each year thousands of women are victims to heart disease and it remains the number one cause of death women according the AHA.
Article: Healthy heart event cancelled; risk remains
Date: 02/23/2010
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FBI goalie Dan Sutterlee squares up against forward Roger Mattioli of The National Capital Region Hockey Team who completely dominated the third period, giving the NCR team a walk-away 5 – 2 win in April of last year during a well-attended Wounded Warrior Regiment fundraiser at the Prince William Ice Center in Woodbridge, VA.
Article: Charity hockey game to raise “Books for Troops”
Date: 02/04/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Danielle M. Bacon
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Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving on base isillegal as well as distracting. Drivers who use cell phones are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough toinjure themselves, according to NHTSA and the InsuranceInstitute for Highway Safety.
Article: Talk is not cheap
Date: 03/04/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Lucas G. Lowe
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A close-up of the damaged hands on the Memorial. The damaged portions of the hand were removed from the Iwo Jima Memorial to be replaced by stone carvers before the 65th anniversary of the raising of the flag at Mount Surabachi.
Article: Memorial at front gate repaired
Date: 02/23/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Sean P. Cummins
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Quantico Sportsline for the week of February 4th.
Article: Sportsline, February 4, 2010
Date: 02/04/2010
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Lance Cpl. Courtney Manker, one of 16 volunteers from Quantico, judges a science fair project by 13-year-old Megan at the Holy Cross Academy in Fredericksburg on Feb. 25.
Article: Marines seek self improvement through volunteer efforts
Date: 03/03/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Marines emptied shelves at the Marine Mart during a blizzard-like snowstorm that covered Marine Corps Base Quantico in almost two feet of snow. Marine Corps Community Services employees braved the weather to keep the store open every day so Marines would be able to buy food and drinks.
Article: ‘7-Day Store’ becomes Snow-Day Store
Date: 02/23/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Sean P. Cummins
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Quantico Semper Fit Articles, Columns, Classes and Events for the week of February 4th.
Article: Semper Fit, February 4, 2010
Date: 02/04/2010
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Jeanne Sakowicz poses with base commanders, from left, retired Col. Mike Lowe, August 2003 to April 2006; retired Col. Charles Dallachie, April 2006 to June 2009; retired Brig. Gen. Joseph Composto, June 2001 to August 2003; and Base Commander Col. Dan Choike.
Article: Base Commander's secretary retires
Date: 03/03/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Sharon D. Kyle
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Most fire/rescue vehicles are amply stocked with rescue tools for any emergency and any weather.
Article: Fire and Ice: Firefighters have it all covered
Date: 02/23/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Quantico News Briefs for the week of February 4th.
Article: News Briefs, February 4, 2010
Date: 02/04/2010
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Military personnel from all branches of the armed forces will receive a 15 percent discount applied to the $90 entry fee. Military members can register online at www.marinemarathon.com for just $76.50 beginning at noon Eastern Time on March 4.
Article: Marine Corps Marathon Offers Discounted Early Registration
Date: 03/03/2010
Photographer: MCM
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The unique June 12 race distance of 17.75K commemorates the year the Marine Corps was founded and equates to 11.03 miles. Participants receive a technical short sleeve shirt.
Article: Marine Corps Marathon to host 11.03-mile race in Prince William County
Date: 02/23/2010
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Tattoos, such as the ones on the forearms of Sgt. Michael Scott, the assistant storage chief for the Ammunition Supply Point, need to be documented no later than June 1.
Article: Getting inked may affect more than you think
Date: 02/04/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Col. Daniel Choike, Commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, tells civilian and military leadership in attendance about why it is important that information is shared between the base and surrounding communities to enhance mission accomplishment and community understanding.
Article: Civilian and military leaders discuss mutual issues
Date: 03/03/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Christopher Duncan
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Quantico Community Events for the week of February 18th.
Article: Community Events, February 18, 2010
Date: 02/19/2010
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Lance Cpl. Marco S. Buehler, right, a scout sniper assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an MK-11 sniper rifle as another Marine spots for him, inside a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter over the Gulf of Aden.
Article: Core Competencies: Provide forces and specialized detachments for service with the Navy
Date: 02/04/2010
Photographer: Cpl. Aaron J. Rock
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The heavy snows aboard Quantico presented the opportunity for some quality family fun.
Article: Quantico Snapshots
Date: 03/03/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Quantico News Briefs for the week of February 18th.
Article: News Briefs, February 18th, 2010
Date: 02/19/2010
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An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work.
Article: Commentary: Red Cross on point daily for disasters great and small
Date: 02/04/2010
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Col. Thompson Gerke, base chief of staff and pay pool manager, provided the mandatory brief that outlined the pay pool process to include an explanation of the NSPS cycle from objective setting to pay out.
Article: Transition from NSPS begins
Date: 03/03/2010
Photographer: QS
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The Quantico Chaplain's Corner for the week of February 18, 2010. The U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel and the chapel annex host many services and events. Visit the Chaplain's web page (MCBQ Activities tab in the Site Navigation column to the left or any
Article: The Chaplain's Corner, February 18, 2010
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Skyler Tooker
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The moment of truth ... a bowling ball smashes through the center of the pins resulting in a strike at Quantico Bowling Center.
Article: Stay out of the gutter; go bowling
Date: 02/04/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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The Quantico Officers’ Spouses Organization is scheduled to host their fourth annual Scholarships in Bloom Auction Benefit March 5 at The Clubs At Quantico beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Article: Scholarships bloom for seniors: March 5 auction to benefit high school seniors
Date: 03/02/2010
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Article: Broader Perspectives: Web-based training for NSPS transition
Date: 02/19/2010
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Quantico Community Events for the week of February 4th.
Article: Community Events, February 4, 2010
Date: 02/04/2010
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Lance Cpl. Courtney Manker, one of 16 volunteers from Quantico, judges a science fair project by 13-year-old Megan at the Holy Cross Academy in Fredericksburg on Feb. 25.
Article: Marines seek self improvement through volunteer efforts
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Article: Blended learning seminar offered
Date: 02/19/2010
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Halverson (left), the commanding general of the United States Fires Centers of Excellence as well as Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Retired Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War (right) flank Lt. Gen. George Flynn, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, following Flynn's induction into the Ancient Order of St. Barbara, during The St. Barbara’s Day celebration at the Clubs At Quantico Feb. 29.
Article: St. Barbara brings the big guns together
Date: 02/02/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Several Quantico residents cross a deserted Butler Field during one of several snow storms that have inundated the base this winter.
Article: Quantico Snapshots
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Noise advisory from MCB Quantico for the week Saturday, February 20 through Sunday, February 27, 2010.
Article: NOISE ADVISORY – February 20 – February 27, 2010
Date: 02/19/2010
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Two Marines were victims of the surprise weather when their car slid into a ditch along Fuller Road near the front gate. There were no injuries.
Article: ‘Light dusting’
Date: 02/01/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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Marines magazine, the official magazine of the Marine Corps, hosted the first focus group with 16 enlisted Marines at Lejeune Hall on Feb. 18 to gather ideas for improvement and to expand readership.
Article: Focus group hopes to improve Marines Magazine
Date: 03/02/2010
Photographer: Sgt. Judith Willis
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Marines deployed with the First Marine Logistics Group, Forward Deployed assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion, Combat Logistics Company, attempt to rig a sling rope to a USMC CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, during the recovery of a downed UH-60 Blackhawk in the Al Anbar province, near Al Asad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Article: Six Core Competencies: Complex expeditionary operations
Date: 02/19/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. William DuBose
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Getting the job done ... Marines race to clear snow in front of the Headquarters and Service Battalion building 2006 on Sunday, Jan. 30.
Article: ‘Light dusting’
Date: 02/01/2010
Photographer: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
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