COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
JEREMY BEALE
Quantico Sentry
In the face of higher temperatures, Quantico keeps its runners safe
As running activity continues to increase on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Northern Virginia temperatures continue to climb to consistent temperatures of approximately 90 degrees.
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In preparation for these high temperatures Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and the Safety Division have made the mainside roadways safer by adding water jugs and directional signs to reduce the risk of runner -related injuries and ailments.
Q-Town: History of the town within a military base
The history of the town of Quantico dates back to 1654 when the first land patents were given to English settlers. The town survived many wars including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War, as troops moved supplies and personnel near the town down its roads and waterways.
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The Quantico Company was formed in the early 1900s to bring new life to the small town. The company decided to promote it as a tourist excursion and established picnic areas, beaches on the Potomac, a refreshment stand and a dance pavilion.
Quantico Marine Corps Band prepares to celebrate international relations at music event
One of the oldest professional musical ensembles in Marine Corps history, Quantico’s very own Marine Corps Band (QMCB) will return to Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia April 27, to perform at the 21st Annual Virginia International Tattoo, a four-day event affiliated with the Virginia Arts Festival.
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The Tattoo, established in 1997, is ranked among the top 100 events around the nation and showcases remarkable talent and traditions from around the globe.