Marine Corps Body Bearers carry the casket of Gen. Samuel Jaskilka (1919-2012), 16th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, to the caisson before it is delivered to the grave site at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26. Jaskilka joined the Marine Corps reserves as a second lieutenant in 1942 and served as the assistant commandant from 1975 until he retired in 1978. Jaskilka was also honored with a flyover of four MV-22 Ospreys during the ceremony. Jaskilka’s awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Star Medals, a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal with a valor device, a World War II Victory Medal, seven Vietnam Service Medals and a United Nations Korea Medal.::r::::n:: - Marine Corps Body Bearers carry the casket of Gen. Samuel Jaskilka (1919-2012), 16th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, to the caisson before it is delivered to the grave site at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26. Jaskilka joined the Marine Corps reserves as a second lieutenant in 1942 and served as the assistant commandant from 1975 until he retired in 1978. Jaskilka was also honored with a flyover of four MV-22 Ospreys during the ceremony. Jaskilka’s awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Star Medals, a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal with a valor device, a World War II Victory Medal, seven Vietnam Service Medals and a United Nations Korea Medal.::r::::n::

Sgt. Nate Morris, Drum and Bugle Corps snare drummer, practices new music Jan. 18. With the new year comes new music and preparation for the National Installations Tour, which begins in March, when the D&B will travel to numerous Marine Corps installations across the country to perform. - Sgt. Nate Morris, Drum and Bugle Corps snare drummer, practices new music Jan. 18. With the new year comes new music and preparation for the National Installations Tour, which begins in March, when the D&B will travel to numerous Marine Corps installations across the country to perform.

Master Gunnery Sgt. William L. Brown, U.S. Marine Band drum major, forms his platoon of musicians in front of the Home of the Commandants to prepare for the annual New Year’s Day serenade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 1. It was the band’s first opportunity to uphold the age-old tradition and serenade Gen. James F. Amos and his wife in front of their home. Last year, Amos’ first year as commandant, the ceremony was held in front of Crawford Hall here due to renovations to the Home of the Commandants. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mondo Lescaud/Released) - Master Gunnery Sgt. William L. Brown, U.S. Marine Band drum major, forms his platoon of musicians in front of the Home of the Commandants to prepare for the annual New Year’s Day serenade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 1. It was the band’s first opportunity to uphold the age-old tradition and serenade Gen. James F. Amos and his wife in front of their home. Last year, Amos’ first year as commandant, the ceremony was held in front of Crawford Hall here due to renovations to the Home of the Commandants. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mondo Lescaud/Released)