With the days getting longer and Memorial Day just weeks away, vacation season is upon us. That doesn't mean, however, that you need to use up all of your vacation days at work — or spend thousands of dollars! Instead, why not enjoy a quick getaway to a destination near Quantico? Here are a few […]
It's PCS season, and for active duty military service members and their families, it can be a stressful time. But it doesn't have to be! Here are two tips to help make your PCS as smooth and painless as possible: 1) Begin your move by gathering all of your important paperwork and documents, then take […]
Clear your calendars, Quantico! This year's Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Fair returns to the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in just three weeks. Now in its ninth season, the two-day event showcases the talent of artists and crafters from near and far, each selling wares that span pottery and original artwork to beaded jewelry, […]
The military lifestyle can present unique challenges to school-aged children of military families. That's why the School Liaison Program exists. This special program, which services duty stations all over the U.S.—including Quantico—has an important mission: "to identify and coordinate community resources to reduce the impact of the mobile military lifestyle on military school-aged children and […]
Between Black Friday shopping and festive parties, it's easy for the true meaning of the holiday season to be overlooked. There are wish lists to be filled and cookies to be baked, true, but you might consider pausing to reflect on what the season is really about: spending time with loved ones and donating time […]
Although the holiday season is replete with parties and festive celebrations, it can also be a busy and stressful time. If you're feeling the weight of the season beginning to bear down on you already, take a step back and enjoy some of the perks of the holidays. One such perk? Many of the shops […]
Say you enter the British Embassy in DC. You might as well be in London. No, really: even though you're minutes from Quantico, embassy land legally belongs to that country. American laws don't even apply there. It's not just a trick of the mind, either. Embassies across DC are opening their doors on Saturday, May […]
Did you grow your own fruits and veggies this year and now have a surplus? Well, don’t fret because canning them is easier than you think and the results are amazing. As long as you follow best practices for canning you’ll have delicious preserved fruits and/or vegetables for the next year. Beware of spoilage and […]
We’re going on 12 years since the tragic events in New York City that ended with close to 3,000 deaths. It’s something that we hope never happens again, but we must not forget our past or we’ll never know where we’re going. So, what are you doing to celebrate Patriot Day? September 11th has since […]
We want to remind all residents that the Housing Office will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you all a safe and funny Labor Day Weekend complete with delicious food and great times with friends and family! Soak in this last leg of summer–it’ll be fall before we know it. Keep an eye […]