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

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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

 

 

[beachn4fun]

WHAT THEY HECK?

Maaaaaaa!!
Tanniker's cheating. He didn't even say get ready or nuthin!

[beachn4fun]

LOL
Ma! You made a funny. I'm so proud! hehe

I know you are asleep (somewhere) right now so this is for later..........

No! Dang, that's not it. Sorry. I was thinking of all the cleaning up you do and well.....I really didn't mean to post that picture of you on the internet.

Let me see (rummaging in my closet of goodies).....

Ah, here it is

[Tanniker Smith]

"Get ready"???

Ya had two hours to get ready! It was just sittin' there on 198.

[Tanniker Smith]

Monday, June 02, 2008

Trigonometry Jones and the Temple of Duran, Part II

Cross that bridge when you find it
Or take your chances on the dangerline.


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[Tanniker Smith]

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi (((Ma)))


Hugs!
Booboo & GB

[beachn4fun]

LOL

Yeah, but I was working. I didn’t KNOW you were so close. I hadn’t even gotten around to my pings then.....harumpf......

hehe

OH NO! is that a math joke I see up ahead?***groan****

[NRA1995]

Good morning, Canteeners, Cubies, Newbies and Troops! Still mourning the death of Bo Diddley here. I played in his backup band at Mick Fleetwood’s in ‘95 and we all had dinner with Bo and with Wolfman Jack before the show; great guy he was! Looks like global warming is settling in for the summer in the DC area, all the hysterics are screaming. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL!!!
W H Tanniker!! :)

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our AWESOME military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Ma (?Lauren?), for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities. This is right down the road from me. I've only been on there one time and that was so many years ago I can't remember why I was there. Unless it had something to do with #1 son.

DC Metroland weather report

~Today....Scattered clouds with the possibility of an isolated thunderstorm developing this afternoon. High around 85F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

~ Tonight....Showers and a few thundershowers. Low 67F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.

[GodBlessUSA]

Have a Wonderful Day!!

[beachn4fun]

good morning, hon

((((((hugssssss)))))))

I didn’t know you did that! That’s awesome! And, Wolfman Jack! Ain’t hear that name in a loooong time.

You have some nice memories to hold onto.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. How’s it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
We will be close to 100º again today.

[beachn4fun]

Hey GB..........

[NRA1995]

[[[[[[[[[Hugsbackatcha]]]]]]]]]]] hon!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. I’m just doing a little work and a little answering Pings and FReepmails and such.

Whatz happening out your way? Did you take Bo to the lake?

[txradioguy]

Morning everyone!

Big day today...sad too.

We add another name to the Hall Of Hereoes at the Pentagon.

Yes ma LUW W et. al ...this is your broadcast alert 1400 (2pm) est mor ethan likely carried live on the Pentagon Channel.

[E.G.C.]

Yep, we sure did and it was lots of fun. He really enjoyed being out there in the water.

We also saw some folks camping out there too. It's been pushing 100 degrees the last few days.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, dear

((HUGS))

100? Ugh! None for me, thanks.

Turn up the fans and try to stay cool.