Master Sgt. Amy Horn, a French horn player with the U.S. Marine Band, explains to students what instrument she plays during a Music in the Schools presentation at Lafayette Elementary School here Oct. 26. For approximately five decades, the MITS program and “The President’s Own” musicians have brought education and entertainment to children through small instrumental group performances. The U.S Marine Band conducted more than 30 performances in D.C. area primary schools bringing music to approximately 5,000 students throughout the month of October. - Master Sgt. Amy Horn, a French horn player with the U.S. Marine Band, explains to students what instrument she plays during a Music in the Schools presentation at Lafayette Elementary School here Oct. 26. For approximately five decades, the MITS program and “The President’s Own” musicians have brought education and entertainment to children through small instrumental group performances. The U.S Marine Band conducted more than 30 performances in D.C. area primary schools bringing music to approximately 5,000 students throughout the month of October.
Marine Barracks Washington Marines start the running portion of the Raging Rhino competition at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., Oct. 25. The Raging Rhino was the 13th event in the Barracks' 17-event 2011 Commander's Cup series. Marines were timed in running two miles, swimming 300 meters, running one more mile and finishing the race with a 150 meter swim. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mondo Lescaud) - Marine Barracks Washington Marines start the running portion of the Raging Rhino competition at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., Oct. 25. The Raging Rhino was the 13th event in the Barracks' 17-event 2011 Commander's Cup series. Marines were timed in running two miles, swimming 300 meters, running one more mile and finishing the race with a 150 meter swim. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mondo Lescaud)
Capt. Nick Schroback, Company B 3rd Platoon commander, traverses a rope net during Tough Mudder at Wintergreen, Va., Oct. 22, 2011. Tough Mudder, a 10-mile race through rough terrain and 27 obstacles, was the 12th of 17 events that compose Marine Barracks Washington's 2011 Commander's Cup. - Capt. Nick Schroback, Company B 3rd Platoon commander, traverses a rope net during Tough Mudder at Wintergreen, Va., Oct. 22, 2011. Tough Mudder, a 10-mile race through rough terrain and 27 obstacles, was the 12th of 17 events that compose Marine Barracks Washington's 2011 Commander's Cup.
Lance Cpl. Corbett Smith, Company B police sergeant, gives blood during a blood drive at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 13, 2011. Approximately 50 pints of blood were collected from the Barracks. - Lance Cpl. Corbett Smith, Company B police sergeant, gives blood during a blood drive at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 13, 2011. Approximately 50 pints of blood were collected from the Barracks.
Cpl. Zachery Williams, a body bearer, pushes a 2.25-ton pickup truck 40 yards in the first timed event of Musclefest at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 18, 2011. Musclefest was part of the Barracks' 2011 Commander's Cup series of competitions. - Cpl. Zachery Williams, a body bearer, pushes a 2.25-ton pickup truck 40 yards in the first timed event of Musclefest at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 18, 2011. Musclefest was part of the Barracks' 2011 Commander's Cup series of competitions.