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December, 2012

Climate survey takes temperature of workforce December 18, 2012 — On Dec. 18, Col. David Maxwell, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, gave his first presentation of the results of a civilian workplace climate survey that was conducted in the early fall. The report produced mixed results, showing that respondents perceived distinct strengths and weaknesses in the base’s civilian work environment, although MORE

Color sergeant leads from front December 18, 2012 — Flanked by Marines to his left and right, a stone-faced man, eyes fierce and locked into the distance, gives the command: “Carry, colors.”The men snap into action. Rifles crack under their well practiced hands as they rise to left and right shoulder arms. He raises the national ensign high in one swoop and freezes in synch with the corporal to his MORE

‘Cookie Drop’ effort thanks Marines on Christmas duty December 17, 2012 — While many are at home wrapping last minute gifts or maybe snuggling next to a fireplace with family on Christmas Eve, Lance Cpl. Kadie Tallentire will be standing outside in the cold, guarding the gates of Marine Corps Base Quantico. She is one of many Marines who will stand duty during the holiday. Unlike a normal day, where Tallentire checks MORE

Have your holiday cake, but don’t eat two December 17, 2012 — From savory ham to grandma’s scrumptious sugar cookies, the holidays are filled with an abundance of decadent foods. It’s the time of year where going back for seconds − or thirds − is a ritual and packing on a few pounds for the sake of holidays is accepted by many. “There’s this thought process that I’m just going to throw in the towel over the MORE

Base residents to start receiving mock energy bills next month December 17, 2012 — Next month, residents of base housing at Marine Corps Base Quantico will start receiving statements of their energy consumption for the first time. However, these “mock bills” will be purely for residents’ information until April, when the Resident Energy Conservation Program will begin in earnest on the base. Before then, all who live on base will MORE

DMV celebrates a year of vet-friendly programs December 17, 2012 — While the national unemployment level stands at 7.9 percent, the rate among veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is at a “disgraceful” 11.2 percent, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Richard Holcomb told a gathering of military, state and industry leaders outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Dec. 17. “We have MORE

Firefighters spread holiday cheer December 15, 2012 — The Marine Corps Base Quantico Fire Department helped spread the holiday cheer by giving Santa a ride to see children, accompanying the band and even stepping in as Santa when he got stuck at the North Pole.“Why wouldn’t he ride with us?” asked Robert Helbock, firefighter captain, Marine Corps Base Quantico Fire Station. “It’s the best way for him MORE

Wreaths laid in liberty’s name December 15, 2012 — More than 100 volunteers from Marine Corps Base Quantico and the surrounding communities showed their support for the United States Armed Forces past and present by laying wreaths upon tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.More than 110,000 wreaths were provided by Wreaths Across America in hundreds of boxes loaded on trucks MORE

Commandant swears in newest OCS graduates December 14, 2012 — The Corps’ newest officers were sworn in Dec. 14 by Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, in a ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Before administering the oath of office, Amos told the 99 members of the Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. that they should feel both the weight of the responsibility they were MORE