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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
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
Salina-native commands Marine Corps’ Silent Drill Platoon August 3, 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
A Combined effort:D&B Marines start, finish together April 21, 2012 — At an offseason ski resort in east Virginia, hundreds of athletes dashed to and fro, leapt and climbed up and over, and splashed, crawled and scrambled through mud and water. But a group of four held together from start to finish.They are Marines, a small group from Marine Barracks Washington, representing “the Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum & Bugle MORE

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