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🌱 Need to replace lost medals? Here’s how from Quantico.

Quantico, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Quantico! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need to replace lost medals? Here’s how from Quantico.

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Veterans Can Replace Lost Medals Open Governance (opgov.news) — If you live in or around Quantico and have lost military medals, you can request free replacements through the National Archives and your branch’s awards office. The guide walks you through confirming awards on your DD‑214, mailing the SF‑180 and supporting documents, and includes the specific Quantico mailing address for Marine Corps veterans.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday October 7
  • Baby Play Time Extravaganza
    Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
    10:30 am
  • English Language Class for Work
    Potomac Library - Potomac Auxiliary Room
    11:00 am
  • Spanish Conversation
    Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
    1:00 pm
  • Health Insurance Assistance
    Dumfries Library - Dumfries Study Room B
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on S Gateway Dr...
    There is an emergency vehicle on S Gateway Dr reported on Oct 05, 2026. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on Prince William Pkwy...
    There is road construction on Prince William Pkwy E reported at 2:12 AM. "Work Zone ahead" (Nextdoor )
  • Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC posted a job opening for Command and Control (C2) System Integrator in Quantico. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Dumfries. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quantico here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Angry says reimagining Prince William starts with the 2019 list, then the power grid (potomaclocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.