FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia ~ 26 FEB 2013

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

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.

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.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the 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 is the centerpiece of a complex of facilities called the Marine Corps Heritage Center. This multi-use, 135-acre campus includes 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

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

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

41 posted on 02/25/2013 8:45:26 PM PST by AZamericonnie

To: AZamericonnie

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

42 posted on 02/25/2013 8:46:32 PM PST by left that other site (Worry is the darkroom that developes negatives.)

To: SnuffaBolshevik

Welcome to the Canteen, SnuffaBolshevik....and our thanks to you, Jim, for your service to our country. Your Dad is awfully proud, as he should be.

43 posted on 02/25/2013 8:53:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: acad1228; Allegra; Army Air Corps; Arrowhead1952; bannie; beachn4fun; BIGLOOK; Brad's Gramma; ...

44 posted on 02/25/2013 8:58:36 PM PST by AZamericonnie

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; ...

45 posted on 02/25/2013 8:59:18 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

To: AZamericonnie

Good night and sleep tight, Connie. *HUGS*

46 posted on 02/25/2013 9:00:56 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

Good evening, Luv...sadly no moon here. It is completely overcast, with possible snow.

Are you having the nasty weather like lauren is having?

47 posted on 02/25/2013 9:07:07 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; NYTexan; mylife

We have a clear sky and a beautiful moon now, but our bad weather started late last night and we had 60mph winds and spitting snow this morning...till about 12pm. Then we had spitting sand. LOL! Lots of accidents on the interstate involving 18-wheelers who were being blown over in the crosswinds.

It’s moved on to hers, mylife’s and NYT’s part of the state. I hope they don’t get too much damage!

48 posted on 02/25/2013 9:10:18 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

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49 posted on 02/25/2013 9:19:34 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

50 posted on 02/25/2013 9:22:00 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

My goodness, Luv....look at ALL those tumbleweeds. What do you do with them if you don’t have a ditch? WOW!

51 posted on 02/25/2013 9:43:32 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: Kathy in Alaska

I hope I never have to find out. LOL! But...normally the wind changes and just blows ‘em on somewhere else. :)

I don’t guess I’ve ever seen quite that many of them myself! (hope I don’t on a trip from work to home.LOL)

52 posted on 02/25/2013 9:47:33 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

To: AZamericonnie

Great video...The Birth of the Israeli Air Force.

They do what they need to do.

53 posted on 02/25/2013 9:54:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

Thanks, unique, for the shark.

Luv.....#50!!

54 posted on 02/25/2013 10:01:03 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: ConorMacNessa

Quantico....a homecoming of sorts for you.

55 posted on 02/26/2013 12:43:16 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: ConorMacNessa

Woohoo!!! No fallen troops. Praise The Lord for sure.

56 posted on 02/26/2013 12:46:06 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

Thanks, Publius, for simple and dignified....The Star Spangled Banner.

57 posted on 02/26/2013 12:53:00 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: AZamericonnie

Oh my gosh.....I wonder how long it too to get the laughing under control. It was cool that they were both so comfortable. LOL!

58 posted on 02/26/2013 12:58:50 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

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59 posted on 02/26/2013 1:00:04 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

60 posted on 02/26/2013 1:01:41 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

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