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🌱 Why were America’s top generals suddenly ordered to Quantico?
Make time for VCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Quantico on the Quantico Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why were America’s top generals suddenly ordered to Quantico?
Also on today's calendar: Quantico Single Marine Program (SMP) Volunteer - Bag Stuffing and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Defense Secretary Hegseth's aerial campaign draws criticism (lavozcolorado.com) — Senior Pentagon leaders were abruptly summoned to Quantico where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly berated them over weight and “warrior ethos” instead of strategy, frustrating many officers. That tense meeting is one episode in a broader controversy over Hegseth’s leadership, including a deadly Caribbean anti-drug campaign and an inspector general report criticizing his handling of classified information. 
📸 Around Quantico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Quantico
★ Featured events ★
- VCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Quantico
3307 Purvis Rd, Quantico
10:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Quantico Single Marine Program (SMP) Volunteer - Bag Stuffing
Base Gym Fitness Center on MCAF Quantico , 2073 Barnett Ave , Quantico
9:00 am - MCCS - TREES FOR TROOPS 2025
Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) , 3500 Russell Rd , Quantico
3:30 pm - QUANTICO - Movie: Bugonia - R *$3.00 THURSDAY*
Little Hall , 2034 Barnett Ave , Quantico
5:00 pm - Mothers In Formation
Base Gym Fitness Center on MCAF Quantico , 2073 Barnett Ave , Quantico
11:00 am - Quantico Single Marine Program (SMP) Volunteer - Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) , 3500 Russell Rd , Quantico
11:00 am - Breakfast With Santa
The Clubs at Quantico & Crossroads Events Center , 3017 Russell Rd , Quantico
9:00 am - FREE Christmas Concert *Sing We Now*
National Museum of the Marine Corps , 1775 Semper Fidelis Wy , Triangle
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 21
📣 Quantico Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Story Time
Dumfries Library -
10:30 am - Crafternoon
Dumfries Library -
11:00 am - Tejas Singh
Potomac Shores Golf Club , 1750 Dunnington Pl , Dumfries
5:00 pm - Mistletoe Market (Hosted by Friends of Montclair Library): Montclair
Montclair Library , 5049 Waterway Dr , Dumfries
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hanukkah Safety Tips for Pets
Secure game pieces: Keep small items like dreidels and other game pieces out of reach to prevent pets from accidentally ingesting them. Decorate… (Nextdoor ) - All clear after lockdown at Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
8:27PM on Dec 9: Following an investigation, authorities confirm there are no ongoing threats at the school, per an official source. Normal… (Nextdoor )
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member (04350) $12.50 /hr + Flexible Scheduling in Quantico. Apply here.
- Wiser Company posted a job opening for FMV Imagery Analyst (Junior) - TS/SCI in Quantico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quantico here.
🗞 Nearby News
Triangle
- Paris Hilton's Shoutout Fuels Response for Lake County Elementary School (lakeandsumterstyle.com)
- U.S. Marine Band Concerts (wfls.com)
Dumfries
- Spanberger appoints Del. Candi King secretary of the commonwealth (insidenova.com)
- Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Encrusted Dirt Buildup In Numerous Places (patch.com)
- Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest in Woodbridge (potomaclocal.com)
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