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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia ~ 10 June 08
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 06/02/2008 6:00:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Read More About Marine Corps Base Quantico Here!

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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.

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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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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

 

 



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: freepercanteen; marines; military; quantico; troopsupport; usmc
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To: CMS; cmswife

June 29th is the big day, huh? Congratulations....boy does it seem like the year has gone fast. AND you will be home on leave! How cool for you and Mrs CMS. *HUGS*
OK....holding the box, it’s already packed, til early July.


181 posted on 06/02/2008 10:02:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Night Owl for the sched! 60 days till kickoff.....with a bunch of scrubs. Well at least the baseball season will start to heat up after the All Star Game.


(Note to self......stock up on Peanuts and Beer.)
182 posted on 06/02/2008 10:06:37 PM PDT by BIGLOOK
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To: BIGLOOK; Kathy in Alaska
This'll get you started...


183 posted on 06/02/2008 11:05:01 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
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To: HiJinx; BIGLOOK

184 posted on 06/02/2008 11:11:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: HiJinx
That's a short beer, Jinxy. Only lasts a three and out inning.

As a Yankee fan, I remember when Wade Boggs came over from Boston. Watched him take and foul off 8 or 9 pitches at 3 and 2. Wore down the pitcher before getting a base hit. Sat mesmerized before an empty glass.
185 posted on 06/02/2008 11:33:49 PM PDT by BIGLOOK
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To: BIGLOOK

I remember that.

Okay, time to say Aloha.

See you tomorrow.


186 posted on 06/02/2008 11:35:04 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
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To: HiJinx

Aloha po my friend.


187 posted on 06/02/2008 11:37:10 PM PDT by BIGLOOK
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To: blackie; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; txradioguy; tongue-tied; E.G.C.; Laurita; SoldierDad; Allegra; ...



188 posted on 06/03/2008 1:53:01 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

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

How about a donut?

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

Or a sandwich?


189 posted on 06/03/2008 1:54:40 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: HiJinx; mylife; NRA1995; SandRat; SouthernHawk
Good morning fellow cubevillians!


190 posted on 06/03/2008 1:55:24 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy. (54)


191 posted on 06/03/2008 1:56:14 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Proud member: Minnesotans for Global Warming)
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To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


192 posted on 06/03/2008 1:56:52 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Pusterfuss

Good morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...did the boys have a game? It’s 48 here now....cloudy all day.


193 posted on 06/03/2008 1:59:03 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: GodBlessUSA
Good morning, Booboo and GB...((HUGS))


194 posted on 06/03/2008 2:01:20 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
...did the boys have a game?

They were off yesterday. We are heading out Saturday night. It's "Purple Game" night to celebrate Roger Nelson's (AKA prince) 50th birthday.

195 posted on 06/03/2008 2:03:01 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Proud member: Minnesotans for Global Warming)
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To: beachn4fun

196 posted on 06/03/2008 2:09:35 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

197 posted on 06/03/2008 2:54:28 AM PDT by E.G.C. (To read a freeper's FR postings, click on his or her screen name and then "In Forum".)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


198 posted on 06/03/2008 2:54:43 AM PDT by E.G.C. (To read a freeper's FR postings, click on his or her screen name and then "In Forum".)
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To: beachn4fun; All
Good morning, beach!

Good morning, everyone!

199 posted on 06/03/2008 4:22:41 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Teachers open the door. It's up to you to enter.)
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To: beachn4fun; All
Good morning, beach!

Good morning, everyone!

200 posted on 06/03/2008 4:22:43 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Teachers open the door. It's up to you to enter.)
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