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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Opening Ceremony for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle, VA 22172.
This historic Opening Ceremony will mark the commencement of the first Department of Defense-led Warrior Games competition. The event will include opening remarks from Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and will be attended by senior military and government leadership from across the National Capital Region. The opening ceremony will be live-streamed at http://defensetv.tv/.
The DOD Warrior Games, including the opening ceremony, is open to the public. However, access to the event will be limited and registration is required through CVENT at: www.cvent.com/d/6rq2x3/6X. It is recommended that all spectators, guests and media representatives arrive at least two hours prior to the event in order to ensure timely access to the event site.
The 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games will showcase the resiliency and fighting spirit of our service members and veterans. The DOD Warrior Games will highlight 270 of the finest athletes from all military branches and our partners in the British Armed Forces, as well as the faithful support of their caregivers, families and the Military Adaptive Sports Program.
Please note: on June 19, 2015 the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be operating with a delayed opening of 1 p.m. in order to provide dedicated support to this historic event.
Prohibited items at Marine Corps Base Quantico and the DOD Warrior Games include: Firearms, Knives, Weapons, Explosives, Firecrackers, Pepper Spray, Mace, Alcoholic beverages, Narcotics, and Drug paraphernalia. Exceptions to the prohibited list may be allowed for medical reasons (i.e. syringes, inhalers, etc.). Firearm concealed-carry permits are not recognized on MCB Quantico (which includes the National Museum of the Marine Corps). Backpacks, gym bags, camera bags, coolers, etc. are allowed at WG venues, but will be searched prior to being allowed into a venue.
| Date Taken: | 06.05.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 06.05.2015 10:14 |
| Story ID: | 165589 |
| Location: | QUANTICO, VA, US |
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