The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command in Washington D.C. has just awarded a construction contract to create a wargaming facility at the Quantico Marine Corps base. The U.S. Marine Corps had publicized its intention to create this new facility back in late 2020.

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The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is offering a spring break scavenger hunt.

Participants will have the chance to explore the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, on the grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, and safely enjoy the spring weather while learning about the history of the Marine Corps.


Good news for commuters: the Joplin Road bridge over Quantico Creek will reopen to through traffic on Friday, April 2, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The bridge was completely rebuilt after historic flooding on Aug. 13 required its closure.


Got $600? If so, you can get married or new your vows this year at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is offering a special Valentine’s Day wedding package on the day before the holiday, on February 13, 2021, at the museum’s Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel. Couples will be able to hold a small rustic wedding ceremony or renew their vows in the memorial chapel, located on the museum grounds.


Visitors who want to visit the exhibit halls of the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be turned away starting Monday, November 23.

The museum announced it will temporarily close its building to the public due to the rising number of cases of coronavirus in Virginia. The museum details its plans in a press release.


Earlier this week, we were the first to tell you efforts to replace a washed-out bridge on Joplin Road — a popular byway linking the midsection of Prince William County to Interstate 95 and Quantico Marine Corps Base — could last into spring.

Today, the Virginia Department of Transportation released more information about the project.


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