Annual MDMME comes to Quantico

Two Marines check out equipment at the 2008 Modern Day Marine Expo at Quantico Marine Corps base.

By: Julia LeDoux | Inside NoVA
Published: September 07, 2009

The 29th Annual Modern Day Marine Military Exposition will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Quantico Marine Corps base on Lejeune Field in front of Lejeune Hall.
Defense contractors from around the world will showcase the latest in defense manufacturing, science, technology and war-fighting products.
Parking will be available on Chapel Field, Lejeune Hall Overflow lot, the field beside Crossroads Inn, Pruitt Hall parking lot, and SNCOA Barracks parking lot. Shuttle service will be provided from the Pruitt Hall and SNCOA Barracks parking lots. If the above lots become full, overflow parking will be available at Larson’s Gym and areas further south, with shuttle service provided.
Base traffic will be more congested during normal working hours due to the anticipated high volume of attendees. To reduce traffic congestion, personnel within walking distance of Lejeune Field are highly encouraged to walk to the Expo. All personnel are encouraged to carpool or explore other options for minimizing the number of vehicles on base. Supervisors are highly encouraged to allow employees flexible working hours and liberal leave.
Exhibit hours and highlights of MDMME 2009 are :
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Opening Ceremony 9:45 to 10 a.m., Lejeune Parade Field (Tent C inclement weather location).
Exhibits open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lejeune Field.
Wednesday, Sept. 30: Enlisted Awards Parade 9 to 10 a.m., Lejeune Parade Field (TCAQ inclement weather location).
The Commandant of the Marine Corps has been invited to present awards to recipients being recognized for outstanding contributions to the Corps in their occupational fields: Marine Recruiter, Drill Instructor, Career Planner, and Embassy Guard of the Year.
The Marine Barracks, Washington, DC will provide the marching units, the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps.
Exhibits open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lejeune Field.
Reception and grand banquet (by invitation only) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Ritz Carlton Hotel, Alexandria.
Thursday, Oct. 1: Marine Corps Report to Industry 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. (by invitation only), Lejeune Field (Tent C).
Exhibits open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lejeune Field. Family Day.

Annual MDMME comes to Quantico

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