Story by Cpl. Braydon Rogers | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 10.30.2025
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO -- Perched on “Rising Hill” stands Harry Lee Hall, an old red brick building that looms over MCB Quantico. Today, it stands as a landmark steeped in history, one that holds historic value to the Marine Corps. But there is another side to Harry Lee Hall. It seems the Hall is home to something more mysterious-paranormal activity in the dimly lit hallways that is......
Story by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 08.11.2025
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – In response to the Secretary of Defense’s emphasis on enhancing the warfighting capabilities of the U.S. Military, the Marine Corps has designed a program for those Marines selected for the rank of staff sergeant to meet those goals: The National Capital Region Staff Sergeant Transition Symposium. The first class was conducted here at Marine Corps......
Story by Walter Ham | 20th CBRNE Command | 06.23.2025
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – A U.S. Army entomologist took third place in the Excellence in Competition (EIC) match at the 64th Annual Inter-service Rifle Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 6 – 10, and earned the U.S. Army Silver EIC Rifle badge....
Story by Charles Wolf | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 12.23.2024
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – According to the map, it should be here, exactly on the X, but nothing is near. Then before me, a magical door, and a voice that asks are you ready for the tour? To my surprise, what do I see, a jolly old man, standing right in front of me. As I exclaim YES! and we proceed through the door, hustle and bustle rumble the floor. Elves’ stack gifts bottom to......
Story by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 05.02.2024
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VA – Approximately 20 U.S. Marines from across the Corps competed for the title of the “fittest instructor” during the 2024 Fittest Instructor Competition on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 21-26....
Story by Natasha Waldron Anthony | Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington | 03.27.2024
The Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) team, comprising personnel from the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington and the Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office, has won a 2024 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Environmental Award. This accolade acknowledges the team's effective cleanup and development of the Lunga......
Story by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 02.15.2024
The first sergeant major of Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group was relieved of her duties during a relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs of Quantico here, Feb. 15, 2024....
Story by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 02.02.2024
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, recognized base personnel for promoting safety and occupational health, during a visit to the base on Feb. 1, 2024....