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MCB Quantico Traffic Advisory

****REMINDER** Due to the suspension of trusted traveler procedures at MCB Quantico, all adults entering the base must present an authorized access token for scanning at the gate.

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🇺🇸 Semper Fidelis to our Quantico Marine Band who performed during the 75th Appleton Flag Day Parade in Appleton, Wisconsin wowing over 50,000 patriotic attendees! @USMC

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🇺🇸 Marine Helicopter Squadron One Change of Command.

Farewell and following seas to outgoing commanding officer Col. Ryan Shadle!

Welcome aboard, Col. Vanessa Clark, incoming commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron Quantico. (📸 by Motivated by Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

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Small Unit Leaders Up!
On 31 May, Lima Company Candidates executed the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC).

The problem sets found in the LRC push the Candidates to develop the teamwork and leadership skills essential for their success. (Photos by Motivated Cpl Ramsey)

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Casting Connections: MCCS Hosts Community Day at Lunga Park

Read the full story by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller

https://t.co/NoUICHb7eX

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#Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico.

U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. @Southcom area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and @POTUS’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.

#USMC #SemperFi #LCF

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🇺🇸 Change of Command, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group

June 4. Col. Kevin Cratzer, left, incoming commanding officer, receives the battalion guidon from Col. Clifford Magee, right, outgoing commanding officer of Marine MCESG at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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**📸 QUANTICO MOTO PHOTO**

💪 Up in the morning with the rising sun...

Officer candidates with Officer Candidate School conduct pull-ups during an inventory physical fitness test at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

(📸 Moto photo by Motivated Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez) #USMC

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Bostic concluded his career as occupational field specialist with the deputy commandant for information. Semper Fidelis, Master Guns! Thank you for your service to our great Country and Corps!
(📸 by Motivated Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

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🇺🇸 Fair Winds and Following Seas, MGySgt. Bostic!

May 21. Marines, family & friends gathered at the NMMC to witness the retirement of MGySgt. Lawrence Bostic, occfield specialist with Information Command, Control Communications & Computers after 23 years of honorable service.

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“Retreat? Hell, We Just Got Here!”

Today, we remember the legacy of Marines who fought at the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I, helping to cement the Corps' reputation as the world's premier fighting force.

During the intense battle, the 4th Marine Brigade, comprised of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments, and the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, fought aggressively through the wheat fields and woodlands in France, helping to stop a major German advance toward Paris in 1918. The Battle of Belleau Wood became a major turning point for the Corps, providing Marines with experience in large scale operations.

Legend has it that Marines were later called Teufel Hunden ("Devil Dogs" in German) due to the relentless tenacity while taking enemy positions during the battle. Because of the Marines’ unwavering commitment, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments were awarded the French Croix de Guerre, an award presented to individuals or units for acts of valor and bravery on the battlefield.

Semper Fidelis.

✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

📷(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

#USMC #BelleauWood #SemperFi

[Marine Corps Marathon @Marine_Marathon]

🗺️ The MCM8K Course Map is HERE! 🇺🇸 Get ready to #RunWithTheMarines through iconic DC views and the memorable Blue Mile with wear blue: run to remember, honoring our nation’s fallen. 💙

Registration is still available— https://t.co/GzSY5RYoJm

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💪 At mile 11, she wanted to quit. Marines made sure she didn’t.

Read the full story by Shaehmus Sawyer
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Amazingly, she has also won the Historic Half three years in a row!
Congratulations Natalie and Semper Fi! (📷 by Motivated Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens) #runwiththemarines @Marine_Marathon

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💪 The Marine Corps Marathon's Historic Half was Historic!
🙌 Congratulations to avid runner and Virginia area resident Natalie Daniels who set a new women's course record of one hour, 20 minutes and 29 seconds beating the previous record by 58 seconds!

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Naval Health Clinic Quantico celebrated Nurse Appreciation Week, "The Power of Nurses" May 6 - 12 with a cake cutting ceremony at the David R. Ray Branch Health Clinic while reflecting on the history of the Nurse Corps. #ThePowerOfNurses @NavyMedicine
( 📸by Sgt. Reynolds)

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SALUTE! Happy 118th Birthday Navy Nurse Corps!
Thank you to our outstanding Quantico nurses, their effort, dedication, and sacrifice they make every day.

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Quantico Hosts Inaugural Presidential Fitness Test for Military Installations

Read the full story by Shaehmus Sawyer
https://t.co/B1bGkswIr8

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The competition features team matches, night fire, and counter-UAS marksmanship courses testing endurance, accuracy and speed.

(Moto-Video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen) @USMC

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🔥The deadliest thing in the world is a Marine and their weapon.

💪 Marine Corps Marksmanship Championships take aim at crowning the top shots of Pistol and Rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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🌹Happy Mother's Day to all Moms in every clime and place! 🌹
(CorpsToons by Motivated Charles Wolf) @USMC