Cpl. Oscar Franquez Jr. and Lance Cpl. Michael Madulka, members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon inspection team, warm up before a performance at Marine Week 2011 in St. Louis June 25. The platoon traveled to St. Louis to perform two shows, one under the Gateway Arch and another during the closing ceremonies for Marine Week. - Cpl. Oscar Franquez Jr. and Lance Cpl. Michael Madulka, members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon inspection team, warm up before a performance at Marine Week 2011 in St. Louis June 25. The platoon traveled to St. Louis to perform two shows, one under the Gateway Arch and another during the closing ceremonies for Marine Week.
Master Sgt. Christopher Walker, Marine Barracks Washington drill master, observes the Barracks' ceremonial marchers as they practice for an Evening Parade May 20, 2011. - Master Sgt. Christopher Walker, Marine Barracks Washington drill master, observes the Barracks' ceremonial marchers as they practice for an Evening Parade May 20, 2011.
Lance Cpl. Jesse Ballard performs remedial action on the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon at Marine Corps Bases Quantico, Va., May 18. Ballard is an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington. - Lance Cpl. Jesse Ballard performs remedial action on the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon at Marine Corps Bases Quantico, Va., May 18. Ballard is an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington.
Marine Corps Body Bearers carry the casket of Col. Barry Zorthian, 1920-2010, to the grave site at Arlington National Cemetery April 13, 2011. - Marine Corps Body Bearers carry the casket of Col. Barry Zorthian, 1920-2010, to the grave site at Arlington National Cemetery April 13, 2011.
Maj. Pete Dahl, construction project manager, inspects the basement of the Home of the Commandants, which is undergoing repairs, Feb. 16. More than 20 supports in the basement prevent the building from collapsing. (Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard) - Maj. Pete Dahl, construction project manager, inspects the basement of the Home of the Commandants, which is undergoing repairs, Feb. 16. More than 20 supports in the basement prevent the building from collapsing. (Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard)
Gen. James Amos recieves the Marine Corps Colors from Gen. James T. Conway during a change-of-command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Conway relinguished command of the Marine Corps to Amos, who became the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps. - Gen. James Amos recieves the Marine Corps Colors from Gen. James T. Conway during a change-of-command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Conway relinguished command of the Marine Corps to Amos, who became the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Gen. James Amos replaces Gen. James Conway as commandant of the Marine Corps during a passge of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Amos, a career avaitor with 40 years of service in the Corps, becomes only the second assistant commandant in three decades to take the Corps top post. (Photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough) - Gen. James Amos replaces Gen. James Conway as commandant of the Marine Corps during a passge of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Amos, a career avaitor with 40 years of service in the Corps, becomes only the second assistant commandant in three decades to take the Corps top post. (Photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
A Marine with Company B, Marine Barracks Washington fires an Anti Tank-4 weapons system during a training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The Marines from MBW completed annual training and sharpened their infantry skills during the three-day training evolution. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Ware) - A Marine with Company B, Marine Barracks Washington fires an Anti Tank-4 weapons system during a training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The Marines from MBW completed annual training and sharpened their infantry skills during the three-day training evolution. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Ware)
Jake Oldham uses a pitching wedge to lob a ball up on the green during the MCCS Spring Golf Tournament aboard Andrews Air Base May 19. Oldham’s team finished the tournament with an overall score of +5 over par. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Cabrera). - Jake Oldham uses a pitching wedge to lob a ball up on the green during the MCCS Spring Golf Tournament aboard Andrews Air Base May 19. Oldham’s team finished the tournament with an overall score of +5 over par. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Cabrera).
American and French flags mark the graves of services members killed during World War I during the 92nd anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood May 30. There are 2,289 Americans buried at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France. (Photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough) - American and French flags mark the graves of services members killed during World War I during the 92nd anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood May 30. There are 2,289 Americans buried at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France. (Photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough)