Near Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Captured Iraqi T-69 Tank
Marines of The Basic School
past and present.
You have inspired countless
legions of newly commissioned
officers.
Erected 2000.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Roads & Vehicles • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 29.962′ N, 77° 26.582′ W. Marker was near Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Memorial was on Montezuma Avenue (Federal Route MCB-3), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 24165 Belleau Ave, Quantico VA 22134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. O'Bannon Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Graves Hall (about 500 feet away); Lopez Hall (about 600 feet away); McGlothlin Hall (about 700 feet away); Manion Hall (about 700 feet away); Marine Officers Basic Class 6-67 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Basic School Class of 2-1965 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9th Special Basic Class (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford.
More about this marker . Tank was removed as of mid July 2014. Its current location is unknown, but assumed to be planned for later display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,480 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.