FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia ~ 10 June 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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Road Trip: Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

Marine Corps Base Quantico is located near Triangle, Virginia. Known as the "Crossroads of the Marine Corps", it is a major Marine Corps training base, covering nearly 100 square miles. The Corps's Combat Development Command is based here, which develops strategies for Marine combat, and makes up most of the community of over 12,000 military and civilian personnel, including families.

Spaniards visited Quantico 40 years before Jamestown was settled and Captain John Smith explored the Potomac banks in 1608. Tobacco was the main product of early Scottish settlers in the Quantico area, which was the home of many Revolutionary War heroes. American, British and French armies used nearby roads to move from one battlefield to another. During the Civil War, Confederates used the Potomac's banks as gun positions to halt Union traffic on the river. By the 1880s the land had been acquired by speculators, who sold it to the Corps in 1917.

Prospects of a Pacific War in the 1920s showed a need for revolutionary new tactics and hardware. The techniques of amphibious warfare were conceived and perfected here. Marines at the predecessor of today's Marine Corps Systems Command designed equipment to ensure successful amphibious operations. Quantico aviators developed close-air support tactics to aid troops on the ground.

In 1947, Quantico Marines conceived of carrying troops from ship to shore by helicopter and formed a special squadron to test the idea, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, commonly referred to as HMX-1. The helicopter techniques they used here later proved invaluable during the Korean and Vietnam wars. More recently, Quantico played a large part in the development of V/STOL aircraft and amphibious assault ships.

Learn  More About The History of MCB Quantico Here!

 

Since its inception in 1917, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, has been the "frontline of innovation." Marine concepts, doctrine, training, and equipment of the future are initiated aboard the Base. The techniques of amphibious warfare, for which the Corps is renowned, were conceived and perfected here.

Quantico also serves as the focal point for professional military education. The Marine Corps University provides the academic platform the Corps uses to shape and hone leaders at every milestone of their professional lives. Officers in the Marine Corps begin their careers at the Officer Candidates School and The Basic School. Enlisted marines receive additional leadership training at the University's Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy.

Read More About Marine Corps Base Quantico Here!

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the new historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. Designed by Fentress Architects, the exterior design is meant to "evoke the image of the flag raisers of Iwo Jima," an image that is also preserved by the USMC War Memorial. The 100,000 square foot museum is a tribute to the U.S. Marines who have served their country since 1775.

 

The National Museum of the Marine Corps preserves and exhibits the material history of the U.S. Marine Corps; honors the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of Marines; supports recruitment, training, education, and retention of Marines; and provides the public with a readily accessible platform for the exploration of Marine Corps history.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps will be the centerpiece of a complex of facilities called the Marine Corps Heritage Center. This multi-use, 135-acre campus will include the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and Chapel; a demonstration area with parade grounds; hiking trails and other outdoor recreational offerings; a conference center and hotel; and an archive facility to restore and preserve Marine artifacts.

Learn More About The National Museum Of The Marine Corps Here

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We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[SandRat]

ECOH was booked first than Dad called and I have to take to see an Oncologist on that afternoon in Tucson. Guess which one take priority.

[MEG33]

‘Bout time you got a good day!

[luvie]

Prayers for your Dad to have a good report from the oncologist!

[HiJinx]

I bet I would.
I really need to get away to Texas for awhile.
We haven’t visited family there in going on 7 years now.
They always come this way...

[PROCON]

Yup, family is first!

[luvie]

You better let me know if you head this direction, Mr!

:D

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Kathy!

Good evening, everybody!

[SandRat]

How’s the State Governor percieved? Liked? Rumors are that She is being looked at as a possible #2 for the GOP.

[MEG33]

..Evening, (((LUV))))

[SandRat]

Thank you.

[luvie]

At 9:20 it’s still 89 here. I am SO ready for it to cool down!

Supposed to be 107 for the next two days. Nasty! Burn-your-hands-on-the-steering-wheel hot!

[luvie]

Oh, yeah....((((hugs))))

Hi, Megs! LOL!

[MEG33]

Come on over!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sgt. David Stiehler, III MEF, back strokes during one of the Special Operation Training Group’s Scout Swimmers Course’s physical tests on Kin Red May 20. The test required the Marines to swim more than 2,000 meters against the current in less than one hour using just their legs while donning a combat load. Photo: Sgt. Rodolfo Toro

Lance Cpl. Scott Pierce, III MEF, conducts an urban insertion from water during the Special Operation Training Group’s Scout Swimmers Course on Kin Red May 20. The training helped prepare them for the challenges involved with establishing a safe landing zone for an amphibious raid force. Photo: Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

Another day at the beach on Okinawa as Marines train to become scout swimmers

[PROCON]

I just saw the Alaskan Governor on Glenn Beck saying she wants to drill for oil, damn the polar bears, a true conservative!

She'd be a good VP pick.

OK, no more politics, I promise

[SandRat]

currently here at 7:26

Clear
86°F at 7:26 pm
Feels Like 80°F
Humidity: 11% Pressure: 29.81 in
Visibility: 50 mi
Wind: W 16 mph

Predicting for tomorrow 96°F

[HiJinx]

You better let me know if you head this direction, Mr!

Don't worry, you'll be one of the first to know...

[luvie]

How’s the State Governor percieved?

Hope she's conservative...to balance the ticket, ya know! :D

[Kathy in Alaska]

Right after the thread posted I got “Proxy Error” and my pinger died. Then I couldn’t get back in. Thankfully it was only dead for a few minutes.

[MEG33]

107..WOW That’s really hot!
I see it’s supposed to be 96 here..not so unusual..but today I was out shopping and it felt hotter than usual. I remember our cooler summer last year and wish for it again.