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February, 2015

There’s a good chance you’re sitting wrong February 27, 2015 — Ergonomics is essentially fitting the workplace to the worker to reduce the risk of injury.To reduce the risk of developing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, it is important to use your computer in a neutral posture. This will help prevent soft tissue WMSDs, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis. The following illustration is a MORE

Military members act fast to obtain discounted entries for marathon, low-cost slots all filled February 27, 2015 — The Marine Corps Marathon has sold all discounted entries made available to active duty and Reserve members of the military. The special discount offer began Monday. Of those who have registered to run the 40th MCM on Sunday, Oct. 25, there are 2,018 serving on active duty and 482 Reservists including 1,833 men and 667 women. The runners range in MORE

Historic 10K, Semper Fred 5K registration now open February 27, 2015 — Runners who enjoy participating in 10K and 5K distances can be part of the celebrated Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend by registering for the Historic 10K, or the Semper Fred 5K. Registration opened Wednesday at www.marinemarathon.com. All events will be hosted by the U.S. Marines in the historic City of Fredericksburg May 17.Both the Historic MORE

Quantico Tri introduces open-water swim for August event February 27, 2015 — There’s no better way to fend the winter blues than to prepare for summertime activity. The Quantico Tri, opened Wednesday for online registration, is introducing a new open-water swim as part of this year’s event that will be held Aug. 22 on Marine Corps Base Quantico. In celebration of this open-water event the Tri will provide seaweed in MORE

Female bowler makes history at the Quantico Bowling Center February 27, 2015 — On Feb. 19 Andrea Sharp made base history when she became the first female bowler ever to bowl a 300 — a perfect score — in official league play. Bowling alley manager Jon Blanton, who has worked at the Quantico Bowling Center for 23 years, says while a handful of male players have done it, Sharp was the first woman to accomplish the feat.The score MORE

Humble farmer now legendary Marine February 27, 2015 — Hershel “Woody” Williams weighed only three pounds when he was born on a farm in Quiet Dell, West Virginia. His early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse. As a young man, he joined the Marine Corps Reserves believing he would never be shipped overseas, but still wanting to guard the United States from the home front. Williams thought MORE

DSS holds Black History Month event, honors Montford Point Marines February 27, 2015 — The Defense Security Service, based out of the Russell Knox Building, held a Black History Month celebration Tuesday in a packed auditorium. The event was organized by Selena Hutchinson, the deputy assistant director for the Office of the Designated Approving Authority, and former Air Force officer. The schedule included gospel music selections by MORE

Quantico Marine helps keep Montford Point history alive February 27, 2015 — Gunnery Sgt. Madyun M. Shahid enlisted in the Marine Corps more than 18 years ago with no idea of the sacrifices Montford Point Marines made to make his career possible."Nothing at all," he said when asked how much he knew the riveting story of the first African-American Marines. "I thought the Marine Corps always accepted MORE

Clarity, transparency and charity February 27, 2015 — "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known." 1 Cor. 13:12A mirror in Paul’s time was polished metal, not glass ones like we look into today. A few old barracks probably still use the polished metal. The passage above suggests that we look into a hazy MORE

Iwo Jima vets: four profiles February 27, 2015 — Visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Feb. 20 were 18 veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima, including the following four Marines.Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence Snowden, 93, is currently the most senior-ranking survivor of the battle. He was a captain serving with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division when he MORE