Quantico Marine Corps Base: “The Virginia Railway Express will be closing the Potomac Ave. railroad crossing from 5 p.m., Nov. 17 – 5 a.m. Nov. 19. Access to the Town of Quantico will be through the Broadway St. Gate 3.”
National Museum of the Marine Corps: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed the 7 millionth visitor when Timothy Kapp, Jr of Youngsville, N.C. crossed the threshold on November 10, 2023.”
“Kapp, a Marine veteran with 12 years of service, and his wife, Kelli, traveled to the Museum for the Marine Corps birthday ceremony but traffic delayed their arrival. This is the first time they’ve been thankful for traffic jams, according to Kapp.”
“It was so awesome coming up the parade deck and having everyone wishing each other a happy birthday. This is the Marine’s house so it just feels right to be here on the birthday. Being the 7 millionth visitor is a real bonus,” Kapp said with obvious pride.
“Museum Acting Director David Vickers gave Kapp an even bigger bonus with a surprise “behind the scenes” look at the coming galleries, which tell Marine Corps history from 1976 to 2016. Those galleries aren’t open to the public yet but Vickers reasoned that “When we get to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 248th birthday, the Museum’s 17th birthday and our 7 millionth visitor all in one day it calls for something very special.”
“The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presented Kapp with a gift bag containing NMMC and Marine Corps memorabilia and a certificate for a memorial brick honoring Kapp as the 7 millionth visitor.”
“On behalf of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, I am proud to congratulate you as the seven millionth visitor to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. You are the reason why we do what we do at the Foundation. Why we built this place, why we continue to share Marine Corps history and traditions. You represent the 7 million individuals who have visited and the 7 million who are yet to come. Semper Fi, Marine,” MajGen James Lukeman (RET), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation told Capp.
“The NMMC opened its doors on November 10, 2006, the 231st birthday of the Marine Corps. Since that day, an average of nearly 412,000 visitors per year have experienced the remarkable history of the Corps, artfully and accurately depicted throughout the galleries. Many visitors are veterans who experienced the history first-hand, who have often shared stories their families had never heard, or wept with their brothers and sisters in arms, but stood a bit taller as they exited the front doors. Thousands of students visit each year as well, gaining significant insight into the past in order to successfully lead in the future. Many young Marines were inspired and motivated to join simply because they visited this beautiful monument–a testament to the honor, courage, commitment and sacrifice that epitomizes the United States Marine Corps.”
Marines at Quantico are training to protect embassies abroad.
Base Commander Col. Michael Brooks provided a tour of the base's new MSG (Marine Corps Embassy Security Group) training ground on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Situated on the base's west side with most of the installation's munitions ranges, the four-week-old facility allows Marines to climb up a four-story building and fire from windows or the roof, simulating the defense of an embassy under siege.
When not in the tall structure, Marines took defensive positions on the ground, using their rifles to fire at targets near and far. When deployed, these specially-trained Marines will assist existing troops already on the ground working to protect U.S. assets.
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Insidenova.com: “Marine Corps Base Quantico and Prince William County held an after-action review centered on the full-scale training exercise conducted on base in May, and it showed where emergency protocols can be improved.”
“The exercise was the largest full-scale training exercise the base has conducted in over a decade and was designed to test its response readiness and cooperation with Prince William County in a major emergency that would affect the base and surrounding community.”
Update: “Due to inclement weather, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has unfortunately been forced to cancel the US Navy Band performance that was scheduled for tonight, June 6. The next concert will be July 6 and feature the U.S. Army Blues.”
Original post from Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: “On June 22, 2023, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will welcome the U.S. Navy Band Country Current for the second performance of the free Summer Concert Series at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.”
The museum can be found at 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle.
“Country Current is nationally renowned for its versatility and ‘eye-popping’ musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. Performances continue throughout the summer with appearances from the U.S. Army Blues, Marine Corps Battle Detachment, U.S. Navy Concert Band and ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band.”
“The concerts begin at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. The Museum, Medal of Honor Theater, Rifle Range and Museum Store will remain open for extended hours until the concerts begin. Tun Tavern will also hold extended hours from 4 – 6 p.m.”
“Outdoor concessions will be available during the performance. Admission and parking are free. No tickets are required.”
More information can be found online.
“This state-of-the-art tactical vehicle is set to enhance infantry, reconnaissance, and logistics mobility and sustainability, providing the modern warfighter with an advanced, lightweight solution tailored for operations in an anti-access/area denial environment.”
“Fielding the ULTV serves as a signal that the Corps is keeping in stride with the ambitious roadmap laid out in Force Design 2030,” said Col. John Gutierrez, portfolio manager for Logistics Combat Element Systems. “This new capability will ultimately help forge a more agile and resilient Corps one which is empowered to overcome the evolving complexities of modern warfare.”
“The ULTV is being fielded at Camp Pendleton, California.”
“*Please note overnight training activity
- June 5, 1:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Live Fire - June 6, 1:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Live Fire - June 7, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Live Fire - June 8, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Aircraft Movement, Live Fire - June 9, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Aircraft Movement, Live Fire”
“Community members wishing to comment on the impact of training should visit https://www.quantico.marines.mil/Info/Noise-Advisories/Noise-Comment/”
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (OmniRide) endorsed a new list of projects that could enhance transit service in our area.
The commission sat for its monthly meeting Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Woodbridge.
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At 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2023, the Potomac Region Veterans Council partnered with Quantico National Cemetery and Quantico Marine Corps Base for its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
RPV Chair Rich Anderson: “I moderated the ceremony with about 500 attendees. The featured speaker was Army Brig. Gen. James W. Ring, Assistant Adjutant General of Virginia who will become Adjutant General next Saturday and be promoted to major general (two stars).”
“The PRVC has been planning and conducting the Memorial Day (in May) and Veterans Day (in November) ceremonies at Quantico National Cemetery since 1972.”
