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 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 MORE
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Salina-native commands Marine Corps’ Silent Drill Platoon
August 03, 2012 — A native of Salina, Kan., served as the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon commander during a special Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Aug. 3. Staff Sgt. Scott Wilkie led the precision drill team in front of thousands of spectators, including the sergeant major of the Marine Corps and more than 100 other Marine sergeants major. MORE
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MarForCom commander retires at 8th and I
July 23, 2012 — Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., bade farewell to the Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23. Hejlik served as both an enlisted Marine and infantry officer during his more than 40 years of military service. “I’m going to miss Gen. MORE
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