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Rusty Dennen covers military affairs and the environment for The Free Lance-Star. .
Those with connections to Quantico weigh in on shootings
Comments on the base Facebook page convey the sense of shock and sadness on the installation. There were many variations on this post: “My thoughts and prayers to the families …more
March 22nd, 2013
OCS a tight-knit, core component at Quantico
Born in 1963, the Officers Candidates School at Marine Corps Base Quantico has been been a destination for many thousands of would-be officers, and it is one of the better-known …more
March 22nd, 2013
News about shooting went out quickly at Quantico
It didn’t take long for Marines, their families, civilian staff, and just about every one else at Marine Corps Base Quantico to hear about the shootings at the Officers Candidate …more
March 14th, 2013
Sequester-related cuts hit Dahlgren services
Custodial services, grounds maintenance, trash service, energy use, recreation and operating hours for some activities are among items being cut back at the Dahlgren Navy base in King George County. …more
March 11th, 2013
Marine Corps commandant’s latest message on sequestration
Saying “this is no time to do business as usual,” Marine Corps Commandant James F. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett give their latest assessment on this video. Amos says …more
March 8th, 2013
Senator makes latest stop at HDT Robotics downtown
Sen. Tim Kaine made his second stop in six months at HDT Robotics in Fredericksburg to talk about the impact of sequestration, the inability of Congress to craft a federal …more
March 5th, 2013
DOD guide aims to help special-needs adults
The Department of Defense has released its Guide for Adults with Special Needs. The booklet, available here, is designed for military family members, but includes information that may be useful …more
March 5th, 2013
Job fair for area veterans and spouses
Hiring Our Heroes is holding its next job fair for veterans and their spouses in Washington on March 15. More than 100 employers with jobs available will be on hand. …more
February 27th, 2013
Weekend retreat for service members, families
Building healthy relationships is the theme of an upcoming retreat military service members and their families. The Healthy Families Retreat, sponsored by the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, will be held April …more
February 21st, 2013
Looming defense cuts topic A on Kaine tour
Sen. Tim Kaine, on the third day of a statewide tour of military installations and related interests, stopped by the Globe & Laurel Restaurant in Stafford to have lunch with …more
