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@MCB_Quantico

2 years

The top dog has crossed the finish line! The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, has completed the 47th Marine Corps Marathon! #MarineCorpsMarathon #USMC #RunWithTheMarines

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Sgt. Ikea Kaufman is one of the first of three female drill instructors to graduate from Drill Instructor Course 1-21 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 16, 2020. Sgt. Kaufman will be a part of the team that molds new recruits seeking the title of United States Marine.

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Happy Birthday Marines! Semper Fidelis! @USMC Graphic by Cpl. Keegan Bailey

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MCBQ Code Red For FRIDAY, 07 JAN 2022 MCB Quantico is Code Red. The Base is closed. Only essential personnel are expected to report to work. Contact your chain of command for specific command/activity guidance or direction. L

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"We've been looking for the enemy for several days now; we've finally found them. We're surrounded. That simplifies our problem of getting to these people and killing them." – Col. Chesty Puller, Chosin Reservoir, 1950 @USMC @USMarineCorps @USMCMuseum

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2 years

77 Years Ago, Today Four days after initial landings on Iwo Jima, the small American flag was attached to an iron pipe and raised over the island. @USMCMuseum has both flags raised on Iwo Jima on display in the #WWII Gallery through March 28.

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#OTD in 2010, Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter sustained significant injuries while shielding a fellow Marine from the blast of a grenade in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was awarded the #MedalofHonor for his valor and selfless service.

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6 years

Capt. Bill Hayes served in the Korean war with the @1st_Marine_Div and was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Our Marines paid him a surprise visit to sit and talk about the @USMC after being asked by his care provider. It was our honor to spend time with Capt. Hayes.

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3 years

We have uplifting news! Days after arriving in the U.S., an Upshur Village Afghan family welcomed a beautiful baby girl Sept. 1. Mom & Baby Maria are doing great! We welcome her with full hearts & wish her family the best. Footprints provided by Maria #OperationAlliesWelcome

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2 years

Memorial Day Photo provided by Quantico National Cemetery @DeptVetAffairs @ArlingtonNatl @VANatCemeteries

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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, completed temporary support efforts for Operation Allies Welcome at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA From Aug 29, 2021, to Dec 22, 2021.

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3 years

Marines will have to support the @USNavy not only with anti-surface missions to take out enemy ships, but submarines too. The USMC will need to step up to help control straits & other maritime avenues the U.S., its partners & allies need open - Gen. Berger

U.S. Marines

@USMC

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#ICYMI : In a groundbreaking test "The Marine Corps took out a moving ship by firing a @USNavy missile at it from the back of an unmanned vehicle on land -- a new weapon the service's top general says will make 'an adversary think twice.'" #Innovation #Lethality #ForceDesign2030

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1 year

ALL personnel on main side Quantico are to shelter in place until further notice. Disregard any previous message sent in error. Repeat shelter in place until further notice.

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Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Semper Fidelis @USMarineCorps @USMC @M4L_Network

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OTD 2004 Cpl. Jason Dunham saved the lives of his fellow Marines when he jumped on top of an enemy grenade and shielded them from the blast. Dunham succumbed to his wounds eight days later. He became the first Marine to receive the #MedalofHonor since Vietnam. #NeverForget

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2 years

The first male runner and 1st Marine runner, Capt. Kyle King, has crossed the finish line of the 47th Marine Corps Marathon with a unofficial time of 02:19:19. #MarineCorpsMarathon , #USMC

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#KidsRun at the 41st @Marine_Marathon Event Weekend. Get more at #RunWithTheMarines @USMC

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3 years

Marines, always there when we need them.

Buck Miller (1921-2018)

@usmc1940

3 years

No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy. #USMC

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1 year

Due to Law enforcement activity in the vicinity of Lyman park. All inbound & outbound traffic is halted. ALL personnel on Quantico are to shelter in place until further notice.

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@MCB_Quantico

10 months

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July! #marines #independanceday #4thofJuly

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4 years

U.S. Marines, families and community members & special guests gather for the grand opening of #USOQuantico West, on MCBQ, March 9. Retired NFL stars @RobGronkowski & Terry Bradshaw, spoke of the importance of the @the_USO and assisted cutting the ribbon. @USOMetroDC #BeTheForce

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2 years

Whether you are known as daddy, father, old man, pa, pop, padre, dad or another endearing name, we wish you a happy #FathersDay .

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3 years

Congratulations!! @USMC Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is now a member of @TeamUSA #Wrestling and will compete at the 2021 Olympic games! #roadtotokyo2021

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@MCB_Quantico

4 years

MCBQ Traffic Advisory Travelers can expect delays at all entry points. Base law enforcement personnel will be conducting 100% ID checks of all individuals. Expect an increase in vehicle inspections and longer wait times when entering the base. Please have IDs ready.

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OTD - 1945 Under heavy naval gunfire and aircraft support, and @USMC troops begin the invasion of Okinawa, the last major amphibious assault of #WWII . #veterans

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3 years

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission. - John F. Kennedy

U.S. Marines

@USMC

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#MemorialDay is a day to remember and honor the service members who never made it out of uniform; the ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice. #MemorialDay2021 #HonorThem

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"The call came on a Tuesday, and we left on a Wednesday. That's just what we do as Marines," said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Oliva, with Combat Logistics Battalion 2. Marines with @2ndMLG , Camp Lejeune support #OperationAlliesWelcome at MCB Quantico.

Operation Allies Welcome - Operation Allies Refuge

"The call came on a Tuesday, and we left on a Wednesday. That's just what we do as Marines," said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Oliva, acting operations chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 2.

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@MCB_Quantico

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The first female runner, Anna Staats, has crossed the finish line of the 48thMarine Corps Marathon 50k with a unofficial time of 03:35:56. #MarineCorpsMarathon , #USMC #RunwiththeMarines

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5 years

U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School hosted the Branch Hall rededication ceremony, May 1, in remembrance of Capt. Fredrick C. Branch, the first African American Marine Corps officer. #MontfordPointMarines @USMCOCS @USMC

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4 years

Quantico National Cemetery

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5 years

Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps! Founded in 1775, the @USMC shares its legacy with that of the #USA . Intrinsically bound, the #Marines have fought battles throughout time to defend our #constitution , protect our people, and to stabilize the world in times of #crisis .

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2 years

0311 = Infantry Rifleman, the primary foundation of the Marine Infantry Organization

U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸

@USMCMuseum

2 years

Happy "0311" Day Marines! OORAH USMC Infantry Rifleman! #USMC #Marines #USMCMuseum #USMCHistory #SemperFi

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4 years

Today, we celebrate all we are thankful for, especially our troops that sacrifice so much for all of us. #TurkeyDay #family #ThanksgivingTraditions #givethanks @USMC @DeptofDefense @DeptVetAffairs

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3 years

Look at this beautiful tribute our MCBQ military spouses and children put together Sept. 2, to #honorandremember our 13 fallen heroes at the front gate of Quantico. 11 pairs donated by male Marines and two pair by a female Marine. Thank you Elizabeth Jean Violet for the photos.

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@MCB_Quantico

1 year

As of 2:30pm Marine Corps Base Quantico is All Clear. The base operating status is Code Green. A statement with details will follow shortly.

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5 years

74 years ago today the world’s finest fighting force landed on Iwo Jima.

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3 years

Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico continues the tradition of the cake cutting ceremony. Marines celebrate the 245th birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of General John A. Lejeune’s birthday message & the cutting of the traditional birthday cake.

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5 years

You Can’t Handle The Truth: Teaser We noticed a common theme in the comments section from all of you when the base is cancelled and you get a day off so the Marines created a video from your thoughts. Watch the full video: and on Facebook

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

Stay current on “The Marine Corps and the future of warfare”

U.S. Marines

@USMC

3 years

Watch @CMC_MarineCorps Gen. Berger discuss "The Marine Corps and the future of warfare" with the @BrookingsInst 's Michael O’Hanlon. Topics ranged from #modernization to the budgetary environment, and great power competition. 🎥 :

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HMH 461, @2nd_MAW , redesignates & is the first CH-53K “King Stallion” squadron in the @USMC . CH-53K has 3 times the lift capability, the engine produces 57% more horsepower with 63% fewer parts than the CH-53E & carries 27K vs. 9.6K Lbs. @TaskandPurpose

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75 Years Ago Today, The @USMC landed on Iwo Jima. #IwoJima75 #neverforget #heros #sacrifice

Navy Medicine

@NavyMedicine

4 years

75 years ago today, at 0900 on February 19th, 1945, the first assault waves from the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions hit the beaches of Iwo Jima. Embedded within these units were #NavyMedicine corpsmen. Read some of their stories here:

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

Your opportunity to donate or volunteer in support of @TeamRubicon is in coordination with the DoD to meet humanitarian needs of #OperationAlliesWelcome across the U.S., including MCBQ. Visit their website for details on volunteering & donating cash/items.

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

OTD 1983 we remember our service members lost in the terrorist attack on the Marine Barracks at Beirut.

U.S. Marines

@USMC

4 years

They Came In Peace Today, we reflect on the words of President Ronald Reagan as we remember the 220 Marines, 18 @USNavy Sailors and three @USArmy Soldiers who died on this day in 1983 when terrorists attacked the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

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2 years

For Monday, Jan. 3, MCBQ's Operating Status is Code Red. Conditions are severe and the Base is closed for normal operation. Only Mission Essential personnel are expected to report to work. Personnel should contact their chain of command for specific guidance or direction.

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"In between the surgeries & therapy, I really took time to think about my life. I'd only been in the @USMC for about a year & a half before I was injured. I joined because I wanted to commit myself, for four years or 20, to a greater purpose than myself."

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2024 Virginia Gauntlet Awards Ceremony. Congrats to the @RoyalMarines for winning the Gauntlet! @NAVYfit

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

Forever in our hearts and minds........

I MEF

@1stMEF

3 years

Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, gave a statement this morning regarding the tragic loss of our brave warriors that recently occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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3 years

Just in case you didn't know, we will tell you again, loud and proud.....Nov. 10 is our birthday! #HappyBirthdayMarineCorps #CorpsToons Sunday

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On this day 1918, in @USMC History SecNav Josephus Daniels approves women in the @USMarineCorps . Aug. 13, Opha M. Johnson, 40 years old, becomes the first woman of 305 to enlist, taking over stateside clerical duties from battle-ready Marines who were needed overseas. @MarForRes

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Starting today, the @USMC takes on the @RoyalMarines to see who will prevail as the overall victor at the end of the week. As tradition has it, their name will also be etched in the coveted Virginia Gauntlet trophy! Good Luck Teams! GET SOME! (🎥by James Frank) @NAVYfit

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@MCB_Quantico

2 years

#OTD in 1967, Capt. Donald G. Cook passed away from malaria at the age of 33 while being held as a #POW in the Republic of Vietnam. He unselfishly put the interests of his comrades first, administering aid to the sick & giving up his own small allowance of drugs & medicine.

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

The man was lying in the kitchen area, motionless and without a pulse, according to the statement. Bonner began chest compressions, taking over for one of the man’s fatigued co-workers, providing lifesaving aid for over 10 minutes until paramedics arrived.

Stars and Stripes

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Marine Cpl. Dominick Bonner sprang into action to help a Japanese restaurant worker.

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@MCB_Quantico

5 years

1st place winner of the #marinecorpsmarathon was Jordan Tropf. “The blue mile really reminded me why I was running and gave me the push I needed to finish.”

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@MCB_Quantico

4 years

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, acknowledges Marines at the #CMC Combined #Awards Ceremony, #MCBQ , Jan. 22. The ceremony recognized top #recruiters , #instructors , #athletes , and #careerplanners around the @USMC . @MCICOM_HQ

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1 year

Can see 'em a mile away! 🤣🤣🤣

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@MCB_Quantico

1 year

Marine Corps Base Quantico personnel are advised to shelter in place. More information will be provided when available.

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@MCB_Quantico

2 years

Marine Corps Base Quantico is currently in Operating Status Code Green. The Base is open and employees are expected to report to work on time.

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

We can’t wait to see @NavalAcademy hit the field wearing this Dress Blue A gear.

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3 years

Looking Sharp at 100! Marines with 3rd Bn 23rd Marines visited Gunnery Sgt. Charlie Kohler, a #WWII combat #veteran & Purple Heart recipient, to wish him a Happy 100th Birthday August 7. (Marine Corps photos by 4th Marine Division) #usmc #semperfidelis #greatestgeneration

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@MCB_Quantico

4 years

Our thoughts and prayers are with the servicemenbers, families and friends of the 15th MEU.

Commandant of the @USMC

@CMC_MarineCorps

4 years

I know all of us in the USMC family are extremely saddened following the announcement of the end of SAR operations. This difficult decision was made after all resources were exhausted. Our prayers continue to be with the family and friends of the 8 Marines and one Sailor we lost.

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6 years

If you missed the Silent Drill Platoon at the @MarineMuseum watch this!

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

Today marks 68 years since the cessation of hostilities in the Korean War. Over a period of three years, nearly two million Americans served in the Korean theater of operations, and more than 37,000 made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. #koreanwararmistice

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@MCB_Quantico

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The first female runner, Mellissa Tanner, has crossed the finish line of the 47th Marine Corps Marathon 50k with a unofficial time of 03:22:15. #MarineCorpsMarathon , #USMC

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@MCB_Quantico

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For Wednesday, Jan. 5, DUE TO WEATHER RELATED CONDITIONS, MCBQ's Operating Status is Code Red. Conditions are severe and the Base is closed for normal operation. Only Mission Essential personnel are expected to report to work. Contact your chain of command for specific guidance..

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@MCB_Quantico

5 years

Stand by for word! With the impending winter weather we will be updating the base operating status by 8 p.m. tonight here and on the web.

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4 years

Remembering and Honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising - February 23, 1945

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2 years

3051 Supply gets it’s first female Master Guns! Congratulations

U.S. Marines

@USMC

2 years

Master Gunnery Sgt. Paulette Lora with @2ndMLG is pinned during a frocking and reenlistment ceremony on @camp_lejeune . "It truly feels humbling to become the first female Master Gunnery Sergeant in the 3051 supply field. I'm hoping to inspire the young female Marines". #USMC

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OTD 1995 in USMC History A Marine tactical recovery team, from the 24th MEU stationed on the USS Kearsarge, rescued a downed U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot, Capt. Scott O'Grady, from Bosnian-Serb territory in Bosnia. O'Grady spent 6 days "behind enemy lines" evading Serbian forces.

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🤣🤣🤣!!!! Have a Safe and Happy Holiday! @USMC @MCCSQuantico

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#OTD , #Marines celebrate all brave Americans who in devotion to our ideals have worn the cloth of the nation during times of peace and war. We thank veterans past and present for their service and the legacy that they have bestowed upon us to uphold. Happy #VeteransDay . Semper Fi

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4 years

Thank you @SanDiegoPD for escorting our Marines and Sailor on a portion of their long journey home.

San Diego Police Department

@SanDiegoPD

4 years

It was our honor to escort the remaining seven Marines & one Sailor from the 15th MEU today. They along with one other Marine died tragically during an AAV training mishap which took place on July 30, 2020. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all who mourn those who were lost.

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Covered only by 4 riflemen, he fought desperately for 4 hrs under terrific enemy small-arms fire & repeatedly returned to his lines preparing demolition charges & obtaining flamethrowers, struggling back, to the rear of hostile emplacements, wiping out one position after another

Marine Corps Reserve 🇺🇸

@marforres

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#OTD 1945: Cpl. Hershel Williams earns the Medal of Honor on Iwo Jima.

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Happy Birthday, Chesty! Veteran of the Korean War, four World War II campaigns & expeditionary service in China, Nicaragua and Haiti, & the only Leatherneck ever to win the Navy Cross five times & Army Distinguished Service Cross for heroism & gallantry in action @CorpsHistory

Buck Miller (1921-2018)

@usmc1940

4 years

#OnThisDay June 26, 1898 Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was born in West Point, VA. General Puller is the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps history. His loyalty to the Corps was only exceeded by his loyalty to his Marines. Happy Birthday, Chesty, Wherever You Are. #USMC

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OTD 1953 USMC Capt. Ted Williams, baseball Hall of Famer, had his F9F Panther jet badly crippled by anti-aircraft fire. Rather than ditch, he returned to base, requiring exceptional skill & daring. He walked away from the wheels-up landing & received the Air Medal for his actions

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1 year

MCBQ Shelter in Place All MCBQ personnel are advised to shelter in place for Law Enforcement activity. All inbound and outbound traffic is stopped.

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

Names of two Marines added to the #VietnamWarMemorial #HonorThem #MemorialDay2021

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz

@USMCSgtMaj

3 years

In an honor befitting their @USMC Vietnam service, the names of LCPL Frederick Ziomek and PFC Larry Tenda were added to the #VietnamVeteransMemorial . It was a true privilege to escort members of the Tenda family during the #MemorialDay ceremony hosted by @VVMF . Semper Fidelis.

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Listen to the words of a #legend , Medal of Honor recipient Hershel @WoodyWilliams45 . 30-seconds is all you need to be a part of the plaque dedication and commemorate the servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families, the Gold Star families. #NeverForgotten

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6 years

Semper Fi America!

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

Tuesday, Feb. 2, MCBQ's Operating Status is Code Red. Conditions are severe and the Base is closed for normal operation. Only Mission Essential personnel are expected to report to work. Personnel should contact their chain of command for specific command/activity guidance.

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@MCB_Quantico

4 years

Did you remember your loved ones today?

U.S. Marines

@USMC

4 years

Don't forget the loved ones in your life! Happy #ValentinesDay from America's #BlueGreenTeam 🇺🇸⚓ ! @usnavy

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Charles "Bert" Mulligan, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the oldest surviving veteran who fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima, spent his 99th birthday at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., August 6, 2019. Semper Fi and Happy Birthday sir!

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We begin #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth by recognizing Minnie Spotted Wolf who in 1943 became the first Native American woman to enlist in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, saying that her tough upbringing on a Montana ranch made boot camp “hard, but not too hard”. Semper Fidelis

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Happy Birthday Marines! Nov. 10, 1775 Old breed? New breed? There’s not a damn bit of difference so long as it’s the Marine breed. —LtGen Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller @USMC @SemperToon

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Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸

@MCB_Quantico

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Just one more shout out for those who came before us and in memory of the African Americans who helped shape America and the @USMC . @USMCOCS , Commanding Officer Col. Ahmed Williamson speaks about #BlackHistoryMonth .

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@MCB_Quantico

3 years

We are taught to fight through adversity...... But, how do you know when you can't?

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@USMC

3 years

Gen. Berger, @CMC_MarineCorps , talks strength, leadership, and mental health. Take care of each other, Marines. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Marines #MentalHealth #USMC

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@MCB_Quantico

4 years

Need a bridge over the Colorado River? Send in the Marines!

Business Insider

@BusinessInsider

4 years

This is a temporary bridge that Marines use to cross rivers

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Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸

@MCB_Quantico

1 year

Marines to the Rescue! Bravo Zulu Devil Dogs! Read the full article!

Three Marines prevent a knife attack while off duty

Quantico, VA. - “Marines to be awarded! Center! March!” rang throughout the courtyard.At the back of the formation, three U.S. Marines march around the formation to the front, stopping to face their

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@MCB_Quantico

5 years

Another #first at MCBQ A female Marine lieutenant has become the first woman in history to graduate from the USMC Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course. She was the second female to successfully complete the Infantry Officer Course.

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@MCB_Quantico

2 years

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” - David Bowie What is your sentiment for the New Year?

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Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸

@MCB_Quantico

5 years

Hallowed Halls of History: #JCOC92 takes a walk through @USMC history touring the @MarineMuseum The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference is the @DeptofDefense 's oldest and most prestigious public liaison program, established in 1948. #Marines #thefewtheproud #knowyourmil #MCBQ

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3 years

When 2nd Lt. Michael Fisher was commissioned in the @USMC March 2021, the ceremony was made even more special when his father, a master sergeant, honored him with the first salute. The moment captured on video reached over 6 million views on social media.

Father Honors Son With Emotional Military Salute | NBC Nightly News

When Second Lt. Michael Fisher was promoted in the U.S. Marine Corps last month, the ceremony was made even more special when his father, a master sergeant, ...

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Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸

@MCB_Quantico

3 years

#MarinesRemember911

U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸

@USMCMuseum

3 years

See the #USMC flag that was pulled from the rubble of the Pentagon after 9/11: #Sept11th #Remembering911 #NeverForget

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Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸

@MCB_Quantico

2 years

Happy Birthday, Marine!

U.S. Marines

@USMC

2 years

Today, we celebrate the 100th Birthday of Sergeant Elsie Finch Hartmann. Hartmann is one of the first women to enlist into the Marines during WWII. Hartmann worked at HQMC in Arlington, VA, and was awarded the American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal.

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3 years

A #diverse @USMC is a strong USMC!

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@USMC

3 years

This #PrideMonth , we recognize the LBGTQ+ #Marines that raised their right hand and earned the title “Marine.” The business of fighting and winning battles requires diverse and inclusive teams, and the #USMC takes #pride in building strength through #diversity .

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5 years

Merry Christmas 🎄 from the Crossroads of the Marine Corps.

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@MCB_Quantico

4 years

We did not need a poll to tell us @MarineMuseum is #1 - But we will take the Win! Congratulations!

U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸

@USMCMuseum

4 years

Good news! 🎉 The #USMCMuseum has been voted the Best History Museum by USA Today @10Best ! More info here:

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@MCB_Quantico

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mustapha, with Marine Corps Base Quantico Food Service, earned his U.S. #Citizenship . “When I pour my heart and soul into something, please do not discourage me.“ - Lance Cpl. Mustapha #Marines @MCICOM_HQ @usmarinecorps @marines

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@MCB_Quantico

6 years

A concerned Twitter follower notified us that the U.S. #Flag at Anthony Burns Elementary School in #Stafford County suffered wind damage last week. Gratefully, the #Quantico Color Guard was there to assist with a replacement.

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@MCB_Quantico

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This weekend the Commandant of the Marine Corps, @GenRobertNeller addressed the graduates of U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. His message is one for all Marines!

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