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June, 2015

Prayer and play retreat offered for Men June 30, 2015 — The Catholic community aboard Quantico is offering free admission for any active duty military for a Pray and Play weekend retreat to be held in nearby Prince William Forest Park, cabin compound 4. Married men may bring their sons if they are 12 or older. The retreat runs from 5 p.m. on July 9 to noon on July 12. MORE

Events and locations for celebrating Independence Day June 29, 2015 — On the Fourth, Marine Corps Base Quantico will be holding a fireworks show on Lejeune Field to commemorate Independence Day. The event is free and open to all DoD cardholders and their immediate family members. MORE

MCAF conducts Change of Command June 29, 2015 — Lt. Col. Vincent Ciuccoli hands over Marine Corps Air Facility command to Lt. Col. William Pacatte, June 18, at Marine Corps Air Facility, Marine Corps Base Quantico. MORE

Summer reading program kicks off at base library, prizes available June 25, 2015 — The summer reading program kicked off at the Marine Corps Base Quantico base library on Monday with a special story hour for young children and their parents. The theme for this year’s program is “Read to the Rhythm,” and according to head librarian Richard Freeman, the program is the same at all military base libraries throughout the Department of Defense. “It helps maintain continuity during the summer transition,” said Freeman MORE

Quantico Middle/High School students participate in summer STEM camp June 25, 2015 — Rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at Quantico Middle/High School had the unique opportunity to attend a science, technology, engineering, and math camp at the school from June 15-19 free of charge. According to Thomas Carroll, an engineer with Marine Corps Systems Command, approximately 55 students attended, and they were supported by “18 engineers from MCSC, 17 teachers from QMHS, two representatives from the College of William and Mary and student volunteers from QMHS.” MORE

Volunteers keep the 2015 DoD Warrior Games running smoothly June 25, 2015 — The 2015 DoD Warrior Games are a major logistical undertaking that has required the assistance of hundreds of volunteers from both the base and off-base communities. According to Gerta Bledsoe, the volunteer coordinator for the Games, as of Tuesday there were more than 900 registered volunteers, and, “people are asking all the time if they can still help out. We’ll probably have over 1,000 by the end.” MORE

Wallyball game fuels men’s health fair at Barber Gym June 22, 2015 — Excitement filled the racquetball court as players spiked, smacked and punted the wallyball back and forth. Barber Physical Activity Center hosted a wacky, wallyball tournament in conjunction with their annual men’s health fair, June 12. MORE

Fifth annual motorcycle safety day on Joint Base Andrews June 22, 2015 — Joint Base Andrews, MD — Start you engines! The fifth annual motorcycle safety day was held at Joint Base Andrews. Riders and non-riders from the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia gathered to commemorate, learn, and compete with everything related to motorcycles. The event started off with a speech from 11th Wing Base Commander, Colonel Bradley T. Hoagland. MORE

Marine Corps archery team practices at Quantico archery range June 22, 2015 — Members of the Marine Corps Archery Team practiced for the Department of Defense Warrior Games on the morning of June 13. “From a wounded warrior perspective, archery lets them relax and concentrate on what they’re doing, not on other things going around them,” said John Fuller, Marine Corps archery coach for the DOD Warrior Games. “It’s an especially good sport for guys with PTSD and TBI.” MORE

Smoke pours from Lejeune Hall roof; fire department, neighboring counties respond June 22, 2015 — At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 11, thick black smoke came flowing out of a pipe near the Lejeune Hall roof. Within minutes, firefighters from the Marine Corps Base Quantico Fire Department had arrived to take control of the scene. MORE