Marcos Alonso :
Members of the FBI New York Citizens Academy Alumni Association recently returned from a special three-day trip to the Washington, D.C., area, a members-only experience centered on an exclusive visit to Quantico, Virginia, where participants were given a closer look at federal forensic and training operations.
The trip, which ran from March 10 to March 12, 2026, was designed as both an educational and networking opportunity for alumni of the New York chapter. Participants checked in to a hotel in Washington, D.C. before the group’s main visit on March 11, when they traveled together by bus from FBI Headquarters to Quantico for a full day of scheduled presentations and tours.
The centerpiece of the visit was a program that ran from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., not including travel time. The day began at the FBI Laboratory, where attendees received an overview of the lab’s mission, scientific disciplines, and forensic capabilities. That was followed by a guided look at selected laboratory areas, offering participants a rare, structured glimpse into the technical side of federal investigative work.
The latter portion of the day took place at the FBI Academy/Training Division, where the group learned about academy history and the training process for new agents and intelligence analysts. The itinerary also included visits to notable training sites such as Hogan’s Alley, physical training areas, and firearms ranges, along with a presentation by a subject matter expert.
Because the visit involved a secure federal facility, organizers followed a tightly managed schedule. Participants were required to complete advance screening, carry government-issued identification, use mandatory group transportation, and remain for the full program. They were also advised to wear business-casual attire and closed-toe shoes because of the amount of walking involved throughout the day.
Beyond the main visit, the broader itinerary included a chapter dinner in Washington, D.C., on March 11, followed by a March 12 tour of Marine Barracks Washington. Together, the events gave alumni members an opportunity not only to deepen their understanding of federal operations, but also to reconnect with one another through a carefully coordinated chapter experience.
For the association’s New York members, the trip stood out as a rare and informative behind-the-scenes program—one that blended access, education, and alumni engagement in a way few chapter events can.
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