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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)

Commanding the Corps

Gen. James T. Conway relinquished his post as commandant of the United States Marine Corps to Gen. James F. Amos during a passage of command ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Amos becomes the first career aviator in the Corps’ 235-year history to be appointed commandant and only the second assistant commandant in almost 30

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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)

Click Click Boom

With the aid of Night Vision Goggles, a squad of Marines quietly patrols through the darkness on high alert as they prepare for imminent contact with a mock enemy.“CONTACT FRONT!!!” The words echo throughout the night, as the squad of Marines drop and begin firing simulated suppressive fire towards the enemy, assaulting through their objective.

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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).

Chasing the Green

The Marine Corps Community Services 2010 Marine Barracks Washington Spring Golf Tournament tee’d off May 19 with eleven teams competing head-to-head for the lowest overall score, closest to the pin challenge and longest drive competition.Team 2 consisting of Andrew H. Smith, Jason K. Fettig, John R. Barclay and William A. Perry carded a team score

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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)

Remembering Belleau Wood

Rows of white headstones stretch accross the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, curving and winding throughout the 42-acre plot. Each gravestone is marked with the name of a fallen.service member who perished near these hallow grounds some 90 years ago.It was here, in the fields and forests of Belleau, France, that 2,289 U.S. service members gave their

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Lance Cpl. Bryan Melius talks with Pfc. Alexander Allen outside the Home of the Commandants May 25. Melius serves as the corporal of the guard at Marine Barracks Washington. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph C. Cabrera) - Lance Cpl. Bryan Melius talks with Pfc. Alexander Allen outside the Home of the Commandants May 25. Melius serves as the corporal of the guard at Marine Barracks Washington. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph C. Cabrera)

On Guard

Every Marine has a story about why they enlisted or sought a commission in the Marine Corps. Some Marines chased after the dream of becoming a Marine, some saw the Corps as a way to earn money for college, some saw the Corps as a career opportunity in a struggling economy and for some Marines like Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Melius, they saw their peers go

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Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct live fire exercises at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 19. The exercise allowed Marines to complete annual training on Tables 3 and 4. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Ware) - Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct live fire exercises at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 19. The exercise allowed Marines to complete annual training on Tables 3 and 4. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Ware)

Field Operations

Before earning the title of Marine, recruits in basic training are taught the importance of working together as a team to endure the hardships of the training and build camaraderie.These lessons transcend and follow Marines throughout their careers whether they are in combat, garrison or on a field exercise.Marines with Company A, Marine Barracks

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Cpl. Chris, an office clerk with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, constructs a fenced off an area for Habitat for Humanity volunteers to eat, May 7. Marines from MBW volunteered their time with Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable housing for families in the local community. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Ware) - Cpl. Chris, an office clerk with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, constructs a fenced off an area for Habitat for Humanity volunteers to eat, May 7. Marines from MBW volunteered their time with Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable housing for families in the local community. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Ware)

Building a Foundation

As a young boy Cpl. Christopher Winkler took several mission trips to South America with his church’s youth group, to help build houses for the less fortunate. Winkler’s youth group aided the construction efforts of the local community, performing tasks ranging from hammering nails to testing plumbing.Winkler, an office clerk with Guard Company,

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Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton receives the non-commissioned officer sword from Col. Andrew Smith during a post and relief ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington, April 14. Stockton, who replaces Sgt. Maj. Sylvester Daniels as the MBW sergeant major, recently transferred from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. - Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton receives the non-commissioned officer sword from Col. Andrew Smith during a post and relief ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington, April 14. Stockton, who replaces Sgt. Maj. Sylvester Daniels as the MBW sergeant major, recently transferred from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Relief and appointment at the Oldest Post

Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Stockton relieved Sgt. Maj. Sylvestor D. Daniels of his post to become the 26th segeant major of Marine Barracks Washington during a relief and appointment ceremony here, April 14.Stockton, a Boston native, who transferred from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, explained how being selected to come to Marine Barracks 8th

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Family care plans help Marines care for loved ones

Having dependents is a huge responsibility, especially for active duty Marines. Although most parents take care of their children’s everyday needs, it is easy to neglect emergency planning. As a Marine, duty calls in many forms, including combat deployments and training courses, which inevitably take parents away from their children and disrupt

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Lance Cpl. Ethan Leasman provides cover while his squad "buddy rushes" towards mock enemies during field training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Mar. 24. - Lance Cpl. Ethan Leasman provides cover while his squad "buddy rushes" towards mock enemies during field training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Mar. 24.

Alpha Company hist the field for helicopter training

Marine Barracks Washington ceremonial marchers traveled to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., for field and helicopter exercises, March 23 and 24. Alpha Company’s first and second platoons received classes in land navigation, hand and arm signals and security patrolling.“Classes help, but getting to the field is when we learn the best.” said Lance

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