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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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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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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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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