Chesty, future Marine Corps mascot, sits on the red carpet in front of the Home of the Commandants waiting to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant os the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the future Marine Corps mascot after the completion of obedience and recruit training with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. After completing training, the young puppy will earn the title Marine joining the ranks of his well-known predecessors. - Chesty, future Marine Corps mascot, sits on the red carpet in front of the Home of the Commandants waiting to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant os the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the future Marine Corps mascot after the completion of obedience and recruit training with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. After completing training, the young puppy will earn the title Marine joining the ranks of his well-known predecessors.
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command, for 44 years of service to Corps and country during Hejlik's retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23. - Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command, for 44 years of service to Corps and country during Hejlik's retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23.
The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during the celebration ceremony for the unit's 75th anniversary, Nov. 13, at Marine Barracks Washington. - The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during the celebration ceremony for the unit's 75th anniversary, Nov. 13, at Marine Barracks Washington.
Secratary of the Navy Donald Winter escorts his wife through Navy and Marine "sideboys" during the conclusion of his farewell ceremony at Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 23. Winter served three years as the SecNav. - Secratary of the Navy Donald Winter escorts his wife through Navy and Marine "sideboys" during the conclusion of his farewell ceremony at Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 23. Winter served three years as the SecNav.
Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, along with Sgt. Major Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, lead Marines from Marine Barracks Washington during Gen. Robert H. Barrow's funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrow, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30. - Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, along with Sgt. Major Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, lead Marines from Marine Barracks Washington during Gen. Robert H. Barrow's funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrow, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30.
Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, closes his eyes as he enjoys a final concert by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 17. - Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, closes his eyes as he enjoys a final concert by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 17.