Marine Barracks Washington

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2016) Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand guard during the repose of Sen. John H. Glenn, Jr., at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16, 2016. Having flown 149 combat More

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to carry Master Sgt. Catherine G. Murray, ret., to her final resting place during a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arl More

A U.S. Marine with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) greets guests prior to the start of an evening parade at MBW, Washington D.C., May 22, 2015. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work was the guest of honor fo More

Marines from the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., color guard stand at ease while waiting for the funeral of retired Marine Col. Charles H. Waterhouse and his wife Barbara to begin at Arlington National Cemete More

Vice President of the United States Mike Pence attend a parade as the guest of honor at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. on May 4, 2018. The hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Faulkner, deputy commandant of Installations and Logistics, left, poses with Brig. Gen. David J. Furness, legislative assistant to the commandant, during an evening parade More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington (MBW), speaks during a recpetion of an Evening Parade at Crowder Hall, MBW, Washington, D.C., April 29, 2016. The gues More

Marines perform during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. on June 1, 2018.The evening parade summer tradition began in 1934 and features the Silent Drill Platoon, the U.S. Marine Band, the U. More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr., deputy commander for U.S. Cyber Command, poses with a guest during the reception before the evening parade at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, poses for a photo with a guest during a reception at the Home of the Commandants, Washington, D.C., July 24, 20 More

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march in a funeral procession during a Full Honors Funeral for Brig. Gen. James R. Joy at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 15, 2021. Joy, a Concepti More

The host and guests of honor for the evening parade pose for a photo with their spouses during a reception at the Home of the Commandants, Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. The Honorable Mr. Pete Visclosky and T More

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, stand at “ceremonial at ease” during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, Cali More

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses female Marines from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on the anniversary of Opha May Johnson’s enlistment in the Marine Corps in 1918, More

Pvt. Harry K. Tye is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Mar. 28, 2017. Pvt. Tye was killed on November 20, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa. His remains were recovered by History Flight from Cemetery More

Guests pose for photo during the reception before the evening parade at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., May 29, 2015. The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934 and features the Silent D More

U.S. Air Force officers pose for a photo during the reception before the evening parade at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., May 29, 2015. The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934 and fe More

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kassi Miller with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) educates the crowd before an evening parade at MBW, Washington, D.C. on May 29, 2015. The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934, More

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, presents a folded flag to Michael Jaskilka during his father’s funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26. Gen. Samuel Jaskilka More

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at the position of attention during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Vir More

U.S. Marines march across the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 5, 2015. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., was the guests of honor for the parade and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, 36th comma More

The U.S. Marine Corps Band performs during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 19, 2015. Retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shae, chairman of the board of directors, Marine Toys for Tots Founda More

The Honorable Mazie Hirono, senator, Representative of Hawaii, speaks to guests during a reception at the Home of the Commandants, Washington D.C., June 10, 2016. The evening parade summer tradition began in 19 More

Members of the U.S. Marines, from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, take part in the graveside service for Marine Pvt. Harry K. Tye at A More

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) answer questions before an evening parade in MBW, D.C., May 20, 2016. The evening parade summer tradition began in 1934, and features the Silent Drill Platoon, More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th commandant of the Marine Corps, greets guests during an evening parade reception at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. The Evening P More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington (MBW), speaks with guests during an evening parade reception at MBW on April 27, 2018. The evening parade summer tradit More

Guest prepare to take their seats prior to the start of an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., May 22, 2015. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work was the guest of honor for the par More

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) perform during an evening parade at MBW in Washington, D.C., May 29, 2015. The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934, and features the Silent Drill Pla More

The Home of the Commandants overlooks the family garden during the Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 22, 2015. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work was the guest of honor for More

U.S. Marines and civilian guests attend an Evening Parade reception at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., May 25, 2007. Evening parades are held every Friday at Marine Barracks Washington during t More

WASHINGTON (Aug. 21, 2008) A member of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band plays the piccolo during a parade at Marine Barracks Washington. The Marine Band, founded in 1798, is the oldest continuous More

WASHINGTON (Aug. 21, 2008) A drum major in "The President's Own" United States Marine Band prepares to report to the parade commander during a parade at Marine Barracks Washington. The President's Own performs More

Master Gunnery Sgt. William L. Brown, U.S. Marine Band drum major, forms his platoon of musicians in front of the Home of the Commandants to prepare for the annual New Year’s Day serenade at Marine Barracks Was More

Cpl. Nicholas Combs, Marine Barracks Washington supply warehouse clerk, shares a laugh with a woman and her mother before the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., May 17.

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, director of Marine Corps staff and host of the evening parade, left, presents a gift to the guest of honor, actor Joe Mantegna, right, stands by during the parade recept More

Cpl. Oscar Franquez, a rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, spins a M1 Garand rifle while marching during an in-line inspection routine in a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War More

U.S. Marine Sgt. Alvin Williams, a combat videographer attached to Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera, documents a parade in recognition of Sgt. Dakota Meyer at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D. More

Pfc. Angel Cruz, a Marine Barracks Washington ceremonial marcher and a native of La Puente, Calif., stands in position prior to the commencement of a Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at the Library o More

The family of Maj. Gen. Ben H. Fuller, 15th commandant of the Marine Corps, look on as Maj. Sarah Armstrong, deputy director of Distance Learning Technology Division for the Marine Corps Institute at Marine Bar More

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, salutes the grave of Cpl. Rene Gagnon, one of the flag raisers from the famous Iwo Jima photograph, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington More

Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton, Marine Barracks Washington sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, pause for a moment of silence after laying a wreath at the grave of Sgt. More

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Paul D. Montanus, Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, pause for a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the g More

Capt. Matthew Bartels, the Marine Barracks Washington training officer, dashes to the finish line while carrying two 30-pound ammo cans during the Ammo Can Decathlon here Nov. 16. The course was identical to th More

Cpl. Alec Mizner, Marine Barracks Washington Silent Drill Platoon drill master and guide, watches as members of the SDP train oncoming Marines who have hopes of making it to the prestigious platoon during Silen More

Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Luby, Company A company gunnery sergeant, left, Col. Paul D. Montanus, Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, center, and Capt. James Hagerty, Company A commander, right, pose for a ph More

Cpl. Jesse Ballard, an administrative clerk with Marine Barracks Washington, was promoted to the rank of corporal in the United Stated Marine Corps Dec. 1. The 21-year-old New Washington High School graduate en More

Cpl. Nathan Previti, Marine Barracks Washington guard, was promoted to the rank of corporal in the United States Marine Corps, Dec. 1.

Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton, Marine Barracks Washington sergeant major, delivers his remarks during Sgt. Maj. Ramon Nash's promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Dec. 19. Nash was promoted to his current More

Sgt. Alicia L. Roseman, an electrician with Headquarters and Service Company, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Dec. 29, 2011. Roseman earned th More

Front row, from left, retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones; Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps; and Col. Christian Cabaniss, the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, pa More

Col. Paul D. Montanus, Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, congratulates Sgt. Timothy Spreder after announcing Spreder as the next color sergeant of the Marine Corps at Marine Barracks Washington Dec More

Cpl. Marcus Terry, Marine Barracks Washington grounds maintenance Marine, was promoted to the rank of corporal in the United States Marine Corps Dec. 1. The 20-year-old native of Henderson, N.C., graduated from More

Cpl. Brian Bell, a Marine Barracks Washington body bearer and native of Arlington Heights, Ill., was promoted to the rank of corporal in the United Stated Marine Corps Jan. 1. The 25-year-old Prospect High Scho More

Frances Whiteside pins her husband, Allen Whiteside, 39, to the rank of master gunnery sergeant in the United States Marine Corps at Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 1. The rank of master gunnery sergeant is th More

A family visiting the base watches the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon during a practice at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2012. SDP, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Color Gu More

Sgt. Codie Williams, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps ceremonial bugler, talks to students during a flag raising ceremony at Pueblo Elementary School, Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 29, 2012. The D&B, Marine Corps Silen More

Sgt. Tyler Anthony, a mellophone player with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays a Latin piece during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 1, 2012. The Battl More

Lance Cpl. Logan Heishman (left) and Lance Cpl. Carlton Williams, both with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, perform a throw during a live morning show at the KYMA News 11 studio, Yuma, Ariz., March 2, 20 More

U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps drummers warm up prior to a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Yuma, Ariz., March 2, 2012. The Battle Color Detachment, composed by Drum and Bugle Co More

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major, signals a command during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Eisenhower High School, Rialto, Calif., March 4, 2012. The BCD, c More

Lance Cpl. Ryan McKinley, a Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon rifle inspector, throws an M-1 Garand rifle over his shoulder during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Cali More

Marine Barracks Washington Marines look for the next checkpoint around the Capitol area, as part of the Commander's Cup event at the National Mall, Washington, D.C., March 21. During the Urban Challenge Marines More

Gunnery Sgt. Corey Nawrocki, Guard Company's gunnery sergeant, has his new rank pinned on during his meritorious promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, April 2.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, greets a guest during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., April 27, 2012. The barracks hosts an Evening Parad More

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

Staff Sgt. Andres De La Cueva, a Marine Barracks Washington parade staff member, stands in position during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 11, 2012.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos walks with his granddaughter down the steps from the Home of the Commandants before attending an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C More

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant, Gen. James F. Amos, hosts Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta for an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington on May 18, 2012, in Washington D.C. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal to an original Montford Point Marine during a commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., J More

An original Montford Point Marine, center, is aided by U.S. Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Congressional Gold Medal, t More

Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, personally thanks every Montford Point Marine in attendance before a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the historic parade gro More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Terry C. Robling, right, presents a Congressional Gold Medal to an original Montford Point Marine during a commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., Ju 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

WASHINGTON (Jul. 13, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert signs a guest book after attending the Marine Barracks Washington Evening Parade as a guest of honor with his fellow service chi More

WASHINGTON (Jul. 13, 2012) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos introduces his guests of honor and fellow service chiefs from the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard during a reception at the House of the More

WASHINGTON (Jul. 13, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and fellow service chiefs salute during a pass and review troop inspection at the Marine Barracks Washington Evening Parade. (U. More

Cpl. Sirin Broadus, supply administration clerk with Marine Barracks Washington, fills out paperwork at his desk July 17.

Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, receives several awards and letters during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23.

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

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Sgt. Aaron Spardone, left, marches with the parade staff into position after the pass in review during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 24. Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. B More

The Marine Corps Color Guard dips the official battle color of the Marine Corps during the national anthem at a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 3.

Cpl. Justin Roark, Marine Barracks Washington training noncommissioned officer, is awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal during a ceremony at the Barracks, Aug. 17.

Lance Cpl. Collin Shears received orders to the West Coast and will depart Marine Barracks Washington, Sept. 7.

Cpl. Juan Cisneros, motor transport Marine with Marine Barracks Washington, takes the oath of re-enlistment during a ceremony at the U.S. Captiol Aug. 20.

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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

Sgt. Bobby Kling, platoon sergeant for Company A, second platoon, receives his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Aug. 27

1st Lt. Ashley Moore, Marine Barracks Washington assistant logistics officer, right, and Cpl. Ethon Daniels, a Barracks motor transport operator, left, hold Daniel's Certificate of Re-enlistment after a ceremon More

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, second from right, and his wife, Susan, right, speak with guests at the Home of the Commandants before an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washin More

A U.S. Marine Corps musician plays the drums during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2012. The barracks holds an Evening Parade every Friday during the sum More

Cpl. Michael Wiggleton, a water support technician, is meritoriously promoted to corporal during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Sept. 6.

Staff Sgt. Justin Wright, logistics section platoon sergeant, takes the Oath of Enlistment during his promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Oct. 1. Staff sergeant is the first staff noncomissioned o More

Cpl. Ruben Madriles (left), flight equipment technician with Marine Fight Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 and an Albuquerque, N.M., native, and Cpl. Kyle Venstrom, aviation ordnance specialist with Marine Avi More

The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during halftime of a football game at Virginia Military Institute Oct. 6.

Laura Kaeppeler, 2012 Miss America, is greeted by Marines upon her arrival at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Kaeppeler spent time with Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corp More

Capt. Scott Macdonald, former Marine Barracks Washington Company B commander, and Capt. Nicholas Schroback, incoming B Co. commander, stand at attention at the beginning of a change of command ceremony at the B More

The grade insignia of general is place on a table during a promotion and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. Gen. John M. Paxton,Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, rel More

Col. Michael Colburn, U.S. Marine Band director, conducts the band during the traditional New Year's Day serenade in the garden of the Home of the Commandants at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 1.