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01-27-09, 07:40 AM
Quantico Marine is Super Bowl bound
Lance Cpl. Christopher Duncan
Published: January 26, 2009
A Quantico Marine was one of two selected Corpswide by the sergeant major of the Marine Corps to receive an all-expense paid trip to Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, Fla.
Of the Marines selected for review, Sgt. Jeffery Quattlebaum, of the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, was chosen to attend the event.
News America in an effort to give back to Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom veterans, formally invited Marines to participate in Super Bowl XVIII festivities and live at the Marriott from Thursday to Sunday.
The Marines will attend a party at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott, several other National Football League events such as the NFL experience, NFL’s Saturday night party, the NFL Sunday pre-game event and the actual game.
All of the Marines whose names were submitted were chosen based on their leadership and what they’ve accomplished since their enlistment, said Sgt. Maj. James Futrell, Marine Corps Combat Development Command sergeant major.
“I didn’t think for once that I was going to be selected for this event,” said Quattlebaum, a Tennessee Titans fan.
Nominations were submitted from the I and II Marine Expeditionary Forces, Marine Forces Command and the Marine Forces Reserve.
“I had three names submitted to me for MCCDC,” said Futrell. “I know I made the best choice of all the packages I received; the Marines I reviewed all had very competitive records; this Marine simply had some things that stood out, that showed he had gone above and beyond the call of duty.”
Honestly, I put the selection period in the back of my mind to soften the blow of rejection, said Quattlebaum.
“Being selected for this is definitely an honor for me and my family,” said Quattlebaum. “I appreciate the opportunity to represent the Marine Corps.”
Marines are taught that they are always representatives of the Marine Corps and that is why they should always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
“Representing the Marine Corps is what I do from the second I wake up to the second I fall to sleep,” said Quattlebaum. “This is just a greater opportunity to do what I do best on a larger scale.”
Marines with exceptional records that have shown responsibility, leadership and dedication were chosen to attend the event, said Futrell.
“I don’t want to feel like I’m being awarded for doing something spectacular. My job is to take care of my Marines and ensure they return to their families safely,” said Quattlebaum. “It’s what I am trained to do.”
“I’d like feel that I have made an outstanding contribution to the Marine Corps, my country, my family [both civilian and Green] and that contribution has led me to become the man I am today,” Quattlebaum said.
“My career and the decisions I’ve made over the past six or so years are fulfilling and being acknowledged for my contributions is a reward that I hold dear to me because, my actions are constantly being noticed,” said Quattlebaum. “I believe my leadership skills will become honed and refined over time and my dedication to the Marines in my charge will not falter; hopefully they will see this momentous occasion and see that there are great things in store for them if continue to do the right thing in our beloved Corps.”
Ellie
Lance Cpl. Christopher Duncan
Published: January 26, 2009
A Quantico Marine was one of two selected Corpswide by the sergeant major of the Marine Corps to receive an all-expense paid trip to Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, Fla.
Of the Marines selected for review, Sgt. Jeffery Quattlebaum, of the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, was chosen to attend the event.
News America in an effort to give back to Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom veterans, formally invited Marines to participate in Super Bowl XVIII festivities and live at the Marriott from Thursday to Sunday.
The Marines will attend a party at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott, several other National Football League events such as the NFL experience, NFL’s Saturday night party, the NFL Sunday pre-game event and the actual game.
All of the Marines whose names were submitted were chosen based on their leadership and what they’ve accomplished since their enlistment, said Sgt. Maj. James Futrell, Marine Corps Combat Development Command sergeant major.
“I didn’t think for once that I was going to be selected for this event,” said Quattlebaum, a Tennessee Titans fan.
Nominations were submitted from the I and II Marine Expeditionary Forces, Marine Forces Command and the Marine Forces Reserve.
“I had three names submitted to me for MCCDC,” said Futrell. “I know I made the best choice of all the packages I received; the Marines I reviewed all had very competitive records; this Marine simply had some things that stood out, that showed he had gone above and beyond the call of duty.”
Honestly, I put the selection period in the back of my mind to soften the blow of rejection, said Quattlebaum.
“Being selected for this is definitely an honor for me and my family,” said Quattlebaum. “I appreciate the opportunity to represent the Marine Corps.”
Marines are taught that they are always representatives of the Marine Corps and that is why they should always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
“Representing the Marine Corps is what I do from the second I wake up to the second I fall to sleep,” said Quattlebaum. “This is just a greater opportunity to do what I do best on a larger scale.”
Marines with exceptional records that have shown responsibility, leadership and dedication were chosen to attend the event, said Futrell.
“I don’t want to feel like I’m being awarded for doing something spectacular. My job is to take care of my Marines and ensure they return to their families safely,” said Quattlebaum. “It’s what I am trained to do.”
“I’d like feel that I have made an outstanding contribution to the Marine Corps, my country, my family [both civilian and Green] and that contribution has led me to become the man I am today,” Quattlebaum said.
“My career and the decisions I’ve made over the past six or so years are fulfilling and being acknowledged for my contributions is a reward that I hold dear to me because, my actions are constantly being noticed,” said Quattlebaum. “I believe my leadership skills will become honed and refined over time and my dedication to the Marines in my charge will not falter; hopefully they will see this momentous occasion and see that there are great things in store for them if continue to do the right thing in our beloved Corps.”
Ellie