Marines thank civilians for their service

Photo By Valerie OBerry | Marines of Headquarters and Service Battalion gather around the three civilians who provided a crucial service to their barracks. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)  

QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES

10.13.2017

Story by Jeremy Beale 

Marine Corps Base Quantico

The Barracks Reset Initiative was structured to improve the professional appearance of the battalion’s spaces, enhance safety, boost morale among Marines and invigorate a sense of pride in, and responsibility for, their World War II era living quarters.
“It is said that pride cometh before the fall—however, this is not true of Marines whose pride in their unit, their Corps, and their legacy of valor is legendary, and exemplified by how Marines take care of their equipment, their weapons, their uniforms, and their facilities,” Atkinson said. “These civilian Marines volunteered for the project because they wanted to take care of our Marines—this is Semper Fidelis in action.”
According to Atkinson, Marines should want their barracks to be a place they are proud to take their family and friends. Atkinson said that the barracks are the Marines’ home, a home provided by the American taxpayers. He went on to remind the Marines that how the facilities are maintained reflects upon the Marines themselves, their unit and the Corps.
Payne, Rodgers and Williams successfully accomplished this mission and with deep gratitude the Marines living in the barracks shook each man’s hand and thanked them for their service to the Marine Corps.
All three base facility workers were given awards signed by Atkinson.

• Date Taken: 10.13.2017
• Date Posted: 11.13.2017 10:38
• Story ID: 255051
• Location: QUANTICO, VA, US