Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. welcomes future Marine Corps mascot
February 15, 2013 — Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., received the future Marine Corps mascot, Chesty, Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the next Marine Corps mascot after the completion of an obedience training school with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. Chesty had the honor of meeting Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. MORE
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Festus-native selected to go to SB XLVII
February 01, 2013 — Sgt. Bobby Kling, a native of Festus, Mo., was selected to attend Super Bowl XLVII, where the Baltimore Ravens will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Feb. 3.The United Service Organizations chose a servicemember from each branch of the military to represent their respective branches at the NFL’s championship game in an MORE
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Barracks Marines support 57th Presidential Inauguration
January 23, 2013 — More than 350 Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., supported the 57th Presidential Inauguration here Jan. 21. Barracks Marines provided support for the President of the United States Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony and inaugural parade. Much of the support came from Companies A and B, the Barracks’ two ceremonial Marching Companies. MORE
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Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps to play integral role in 57th Presidential Inauguration
January 18, 2013 — Sgt. Timothy A. Spreder, a native of Florence, Ky., and the 35th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, will carry the presidential colors during the 57th presidential inauguration January 21.Spreder will carry out these duties while standing on the platform at the U.S. Capitol while President Obama takes the oath of office for a second term. “I’m not MORE
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Warwick-native commands Company B
November 20, 2012 — A native of Warwick, N.Y. assumed command of Company B at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Nov. 19. Capt. Nicholas Schroback, Company B commander, assumed command in a ceremony at the oldest post of the Corps. Co. B is comprised of approximately 150 infantry Marines and is home to the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers, who conduct funerals and MORE
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Windsor Locks-native commands Company A
November 20, 2012 — A native of Windsor Locks, Conn. assumed command of Company A at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Nov. 19. Capt. David Bouchard, Company A commander, assumed command in a ceremony at the oldest post of the Corps. Co. A is comprised of approximately 150 infantry Marines and is home to the United States Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Color MORE
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Lexington-native performs for his hometown
October 08, 2012 — A native of Lexington, Va., performed with the Silent Drill Platoon during a halftime show at Virginia Military Institute Oct. 6.Lance Cpl. Eric D. Mogensen, marcher with the SDP, performed for the first time in front of his parents Eric and Janet Mogensen, owners of the Virginia Safari Park, a drive-thru zoo, in Lexington. The 24-man rifle MORE
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8th & I honors seventh SMMC
August 29, 2012 — The Marine Corps honored the seventh sergeant major of the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 29. The 83-year-old native of Imperial, Pa., passed away in his home in Fredericksburg, Va., Aug. 24. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Black. Marine Barracks Washington supported the full-honors funeral for Henry H. Black. Some notable MORE
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Festus-native earns a Navy, Marine Corps Commendation Medal
August 27, 2012 — A native of Festus, Mo., was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Aug. 27. Sgt. Bobby Kling, 26, enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 2005 and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He has served as a platoon sergeant for Company A, second platoon at MORE
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Marine Barracks Washington hosts 2012 BGSOC parade honoring Corps’ newest general officers
August 20, 2012 — Eight brigadier generals and brigadier general-selects, and six general officer-equivalent civilians were honored here during a ceremony commencing the 2012 Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Aug. 20.BGSOC is a week-long course held in the National Capital Region to indoctrinate newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals and MORE
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