By Maj. Walt Lavrinovich --- Public Safety
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- Demolition work has begun on the northbound lane of the bridge leading to Officer Candidates School. The northbound lane will remain barricaded to prevent movement into the construction area. The southbound lane will be restricted to alternating two-way vehicle traffic.
For the safety of all Marines and civilians, pedestrian...  [Preview] Full Story
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By Cpl. Travis J. Crewdson --- Personality
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- It’s that time of year again when everyone decides what they are thankful for. Some people think of the same thing — parents, children, a career, their house and even life itself. Others focus on changes: a promotion, a new car, good health or nice weather.
This year, I will focus on what I have lost and be thankful that I... [Preview] Full Story
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By Lance Cpl. Skyler Tooker --- Public Safety
MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- Nearly 300 military and civilian drivers lost their driving privileges here this year due to driving on a suspended license; and, of those, 90 percent were noncommissioned officers and above.
Often when people are stopped on base they are unaware that their licenses have been suspended, explained Sgt. Maj. Justin D. Glymph,... [Preview] Full Story
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By Cmdr. Jerome A. Hinson --- Family
Find Your Own ‘Sweetest Sound’ |
This article comes with a warning label. Perhaps all articles that dare to talk about spiritual growth and the quest for illumination ought to come with warning labels. Nevertheless, this one does and here it is — this article is unfinished. There was once a prince, a man of wit, who liked to talk in parables.... [Preview] Full Story
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By Eric Shuler --- Book
I looked at the dusty jacket of ‘‘The Ice Diaries, The Untold Story of the Cold War’s Most Daring Mission” and it caught my eye. The reason I looked at it was actually very simple; the design of a miniature submarine, the title and the author’s name.
I usually do not read many books about the United States let alone books dealing specifically... [Preview] Full Story
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By Submission --- Brief
Traffic Management Office contract change
The Traffic Management Branch, G-4 Logistics, Marine Corps Base Quantico will have a change in contractors providing travel ticketing services to all MCBQ and tenant activities. The change is scheduled to take place over the holiday weekend, with Carlson-Sato Travel officially replacing Omega Travel on... [Preview] Full Story
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By Submission --- Semper Fit
Help always available to quit smoking
By Chrissy Bruce, Public Health Educator
The 33rd Great American Smokeout was Nov. 20, and the American Cancer Society continued its legacy of providing free resources to help smokers quit. The Great American Smokeout was inaugurated in 1976 to inspire and encourage smokers to quit for one day. Now,... [Preview] Full Story
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By Submission --- Quantico Events
MCA hosts awards dinner
The Marine Corps Association and Headquarters Marine Corps, Plans, Policies, and Operations Department will co-host the annual MCA Ground Awards Dinner on Dec. 4 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
Marines of the Year from each Marine Divisions will receive their awards; the Leftwich Trophy for Outstanding Leadership will... [Preview] Full Story
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