Marine Barracks Quonset Point

Marine Barracks Quonset Point was a United States Marine Corps installation located at Naval Air Station Quonset Point in Rhode Island. Established during World War II, the unit provided security, support, and defense for the vital naval aviation facilities stationed there. Marines at Quonset Point guarded critical infrastructure, manned anti-aircraft positions, and supported naval aviation operations throughout the war. Following the war, the barracks continued its mission until the eventual closure of the base in 1974, after which the site transitioned to civilian use.