Walking in footsteps of WWI Marines
June 3, 2016 — Marine Corps University sponsored the five-day PME trip for Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. After a full day of travel, a day in Paris and a day at Normandy, the Marines spent the fourth day at Belleau.Led by Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and MORE
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‘The Commandant’s Own’ passes baton to fifth director in its history
December 12, 2014 — Only five Marines have ever directed “The Commandant’s Own” since its inception in 1934, and each has passed the baton weighted with a responsibility to keep the unit relevant despite changing times. MORE
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Powering the Barracks
August 21, 2014 — Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., supports events throughout the National Capital Region every day. With thousands of ceremonies and training exercises every year, it takes a dedicated team to make sure everything goes smoothly. The Marines in the operations section, known as the S-3, at the Barracks coordinate what Marines and materials MORE
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Forging leaders
July 25, 2014 — For more than two centuries, the Corps has produced countless leaders who have excelled both in and out of the military. That legacy continues today with thousands of young men and women within its ranks rising up to become leaders. Cpl. Andre Brown is one of those people the Corps is shaping into a mentor and leader. Growing up, Brown, a MORE
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Flanders Field Project
November 14, 2013 — Nine Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., participated in the Flanders Field Project at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History here Nov. 12. The Flanders Field Project intends to recreate the poppy fields that blossomed on the war-stricken land of Europe in the aftermath of World War I. According to Brett McNish, MORE
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Marine Barracks Washington, welcomes new sergeant major
June 27, 2013 — Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness took the reins of the “Oldest Post of the Corps,” Thursday as the new sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington,Maness assumed the position of sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Barracks’ historic parade grounds on June 27. Maness will be the first woman in history to hold this billet at the MORE
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Estero native gets promoted to rank of corporal
June 4, 2013 — A native of Estero, Florida was promoted to the rank of corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jun. 4.Cpl. Sean Breheny, 25, enlisted in the Corps April 2010, and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He arrived at the Barracks Sept. 2010 and currently serves 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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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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Mission Hills native serves as adjutant for Friday Evening Parade
August 3, 2012 — A native of Mission Hills, Calif., served as the parade adjutant during a prestigious Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Aug. 3. Staff Sgt. Andres De La Cueva served as the parade adjutant for the staff noncommissioned officer parade that was conducted for the sergeant major of the Marine Corps. This parade is unique because MORE
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