A trio of U.S. Marine Band members performs during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., April 27, 2012. The barracks hosts an Evening Parade each Friday during the summ More
The Home of the Commandants at Marine Barracks Washington can be seen May 4, 2012, prior to the evening parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C. Evening parades are held every Friday at the barracks during th More
An U.S. Marine, right, with the U.S. Marine band performs on the keyboards during the parade reception at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Jun More
U.S. Marines participate in a roll call during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington June 8, 2012. MBW hosts Evening Parades every Friday during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps pho More
Robert D. Hogue, right, the counsel to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the host of the Sunset Parade, addresses attendees of the parade reception at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at More
U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 12, 2012. Sunset Parades are held every Tuesday during the summer months. (U. More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul D. Montanus, the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, addresses guests during an Evening Parade reception June 15, 2012, at MBW in Washington, D.C. The barracks hosts Ev More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, the director of Marine Corps staff and Sunset Parade host, speaks with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta during a Sunset Parade reception at the Women in Mil More
A member of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 19, 2012. Sunset Parades are hosted every Tuesday during the summer mont More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, right, the deputy commandant for programs and resources, stands for a photo with an original Montford Point Marine, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in t More
U.S. Marines escort Montford Point Marines to their seats prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony in their honor at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, t More
Marine Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration and Sunset Parade host, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, right, speaks with attendees during a Sunset Parade reception at the Women in More
The Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee and Evening Parade host, U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left, greets Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks W More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Vaughn A. Ary, right, the staff judge advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sunset Parade host, poses for a photo with his wife, Jennifer, during a parade reception at t More
Sue Wissler, second from left, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, the deputy commandant for Programs and Resources and evening parade host, speaks with Suzanne Callison, right, wife of the Para More
U.S. Rep. Virginia A. Foxx, an Evening Parade guest of honor, signs a guest book at the Home of the Commandants before the parade reception July 27, 2012, at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C. The b More
A U.S. Marine major, right, greets a member of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) in Washington, D.C., during a tour of sites in the National Capital Region, July 13, 2012. The MCEF is an initiative from t More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, the assistant deputy commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations (second from right) addresses members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) at the Pentagon durin More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, right, greets a member of the Marine Corps Executive Forum at the Pentagon during a tour of sites in the National Capital Region, Aug. 10, 2012. More
A U.S. Marine Corps officer, front right, poses for a photo with a guest during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington Aug. 10, 2012. Evening parades were held every Friday duri More
U.S. Marines with Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) 1 pose for a photo with members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) in front of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, V More
A U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal provides security during the Evening Parade reception Aug. 24, 2012, at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C. The barracks holds an Evening Parade every Friday during More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., left, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with a guest before a charity ice hockey game at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va More
An officer candidate from the Officer Candidate School (OCS) negotiates the Montford Point Challenge obstacle course at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The challenge was designed in 2011 to give candidates a taste More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, right, greets a Marine in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 4, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett attended the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl football game during his visit to More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, greets Navy Master Chief Lavender of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 (VR-57) prior to departing for on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Jan. 5, More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, addresses Marines during a visit on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013. The visit was part of a West Coast trip to speak with Marines More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, greets Marines while visiting aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 2013. The visit was part of a We More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, attends a briefing with Marine officials prior to visiting aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 201 More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett attends a briefing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28, 2013. The visit was part of an East Coast trip to speak with enlisted Marines about t More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, second from right, speaks with Marines after landing at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013. The visit was part of an East Coast trip to speak w More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, visits during the Sergeants Major Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 1, 2013. The visit was during a week-long course that trains and prepare More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, speaks with a civilian worker while visiting aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 2013. The visit w More
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Band, the "Presidents Own", perform during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C., April 26, 2013. The evening parades are held every Friday night d More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., right, the deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and the host of the Evening Parade, speaks with Rep. Michael Turner, second from left, a parade g More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, and Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, center, attend a reception before Williams' retirement ceremony July 10, 2013, at Marine B More
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Manson K. Brown, right, speaks during the 41st annual National Naval Officers Association professional development and training conference in Arlington, Va., July 17, 2013. (U.S. Mari More
A U.S. Marine staff sergeant checks in guests for an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., April 27, 2012. The barracks hosts an Evening Parade each Friday during the summe More
A U.S. Marine Corps sergeant checks in guests during the evening parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., May 4, 2012. Evening parades are held every Friday at the barracks during the More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard T. Tryon, left, the deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations and the sunset parade host, shakes hands with Guam Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo, the parade guest of hon More
Members of the U.S. Marine Band perform during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington June 8, 2012. MBW hosts Evening Parades every Friday during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps pho More
Robert D. Hogue, left, the counsel to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the host of the Sunset Parade, presents a gift to Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the parade guest of honor, dur More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, the deputy commandant for aviation and Evening Parade host, addresses attendees of the Evening Parade reception June 15, 2012, at Marine Barracks Washington in Washi More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, left, exchanges greetings with Jeremy B. Bash, Panetta's chief of staff and the Sunset Parade guest of honor, during a Sunset Parade reception at the Women in Military Service More
Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony in their honor at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is pr More
The Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee and Evening Parade host, U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, gives an address during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington More
Members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) attend a briefing in Washington, D.C., prior to touring sites in the National Capital Region, July 13, 2012. The MCEF is an initiative from the commandant of t More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Vaughn A. Ary, right, the staff judge advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sunset Parade host, speaks with District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Chief of More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., center, the evening's sunset parade host, listens as U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte from New Hampshire, right, the event's guest of honor, speaks wit More
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank A. Panter Jr., the deputy commandant for installations and logistics and host of the Evening Parade; Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos; U.S. Rep. Virg More
U.S. Marines with Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) 1 pose for a photo with a member of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) in front of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, More
Members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum are boarded onto a Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., during a tour of sites in the National Capital Region, Aug. More
A U.S. Marine Corps officer, center right, poses for a photo with a member of the Marine Corps Executive Forum, center, and another guest during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Wash More
A U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant signs in guests during the Evening Parade reception, Aug. 24, 2012, at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C. The barracks holds an Evening Parade every Friday during More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., third from right, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, and his wife, Ellyn, exchange greetings with a referee before a charity ice hockey game at the Kettl More
Officer candidates from the Officer Candidate School (OCS) wade waist deep in water as they perform a log carry on the Montford Point Challenge obstacle course at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The challenge was d More
A banner for the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl football game in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 4, 2013. Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, not shown, was in attendance of the annual sporting event More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, center, poses for a photo with the Commanding Officer of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 (VR-57) Navy Cmdr. Anthony H. Miller, right, and Master Chief Laven More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett attends a briefing during a visit on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013. The visit was part of a West Coast trip to speak with Marines and sa More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left center, speaks with Marines at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 2013. The visit was part of a West Coas More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett looks out the window during a flight to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 2013. The visit was part of a West C More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, right, attends a briefing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28, 2013. The visit was part of an East Coast trip to speak with enlisted Marines More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, right, speaks with Gunnery Sgt. Kyle D. Bujno during a visit at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013. The visit was part of an East Coast trip to More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, addresses Marines during the Sergeants Major Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 1, 2013. The visit was during a week-long course that trains and pr More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., left, the deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and the host of the Evening Parade, and his wife, Suzanne, center, speak with guests during the pa More
From right, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, his wife, Bobbie, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett attend a recepti More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Clements, top, the national president of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA), participates in the 41st annual NNOA professional development and training conference in Ar More
A U.S. Marine checks in before an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., April 27, 2012. The barracks hosts an Evening Parade each Friday during the summer months. (U.S. Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, right, the director of Marine Corps Staff, speaks with a Marine Corps sergeant and a guest during the evening parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Was More
Guam Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo, the Sunset Parade guest of honor, addresses guests during the parade reception at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Stockton, right, the Marine Barracks Washington sergeant major, participates in an Evening Parade at MBW in Washington June 8, 2012. MBW hosts Evening Parades every Friday du More
U.S. Marines with the Commandant's Own United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 12, 2012. Sunset Parades are held every More
Retired U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr., adminstrator of the National Aeronautical and Space Adminstration and Evening Parade guest of honor, right, presents a U.S. Marine a gift during an Evening More
A U.S. Marine addresses members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va, during a tour of sites in the National Capital Region, July 13, 2012. The MCEF is an More
The Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sunset Parade host, Maj. Gen. Vaughn A. Ary, speaks with his daughter during a Parade reception at the Women in Military Services for America M More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., at lectern, the evening's sunset parade host, introduces U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte from New Hampshire, the event's guest of honor, during a rece More
A U.S. Marine Corps major, front right, escorts U.S. Sen. Kay R. Hagan, an Evening Parade guest of honor, into the Home of the Commandants before the parade reception July 27, 2012, at Marine Barracks Washingto More
A U.S. Marine of HMX-1 rides in a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter as it carries members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., during a tour of sites in the National Capital More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joseph C. Shusko, front, explains elements of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) during a tour of Marine Corps Base Qu More
A U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal signs in guests during the Evening Parade reception, Aug. 24, 2012, at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C. The barracks holds an Evening Parade every Friday during More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., right, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a referee before a charity ice hockey game at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Sept. More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett stands in a football stadium prior to the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl football game in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 4, 2013. The East versus West competition, More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett sits in the cockpit of a plane belonging to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 (VR-57) prior to departing for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Jan. 5, 201 More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, standing, greets Marines during a visit on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013. The visit was part of a West Coast trip to speak with Marines More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Matthew B. Brookshire after landing at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 2013. Th More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, second from left, speaks with Marines at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA, Jan. 10, 2013. The visit was part of a West More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, attends a briefing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28, 2013. The visit was part of an East Coast trip to speak with enlisted Marines More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, right, greets a Marine during a visit at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013. The visit was part of an East Coast trip to speak with enlisted Ma More
The Sergeant Major of Marine Barracks Washington, Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Stockton, rear, performs at center walk during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., April 26, 2013. The eveni More
Suzanne Milstead, right, the wife of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., the deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and the host of the Evening Parade, speaks with guests during the p More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, left, speaks with Chaplain of the Marine Corps U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Margaret A. Kibben before the retirement ceremony for Director of Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. More
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Manson K. Brown, left, speaks during the 41st annual National Naval Officers Association professional development and training conference in Arlington, Va., July 17, 2013. (U.S. Marin More