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Lt. Col Michael R. Ford, Army National Guard Aviation and Safety Division, stands with devil dogs from Marine Barracks Washington after a Thanksgiving celebration aboard the Odyssey III, Nov. 25. - Lt. Col Michael R. Ford, Army National Guard Aviation and Safety Division, stands with devil dogs from Marine Barracks Washington after a Thanksgiving celebration aboard the Odyssey III, Nov. 25.

Barracks Marines take part in Thanksgiving festivities aboard cruise ship

A squad of Marines from Marine Barracks Washington joined other active-duty service members to celebrate with local veterans, wounded warriors and children whose parents are deployed overseas for a Thanksgiving celebrations aboard a dinner cruise ship on the Potomac River, Nov. 25. The Marines in Dress Blue Alphas met the many guest on the

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Maj. Edward Greeley escorts the casket of Col. John Ripley during his funeral at U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 3. The funeral was said to be one of the largest ever held at the academy. - Maj. Edward Greeley escorts the casket of Col. John Ripley during his funeral at U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 3. The funeral was said to be one of the largest ever held at the academy.

Col. John Ripley laid to rest at U.S. Naval Academy

On the battlefield, many servicemembers have collectively fought to win major battles, but one special Marine performed a task so bold and decisive that it changed the course of an entire war. The Marines of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., honored one such leader, Col. John Ripley, a celebrated war hero of the Vietnam War, who recently passed

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Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, along with Sgt. Major Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, lead Marines from Marine Barracks Washington during Gen. Robert H. Barrow's funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrow, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30. - Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, along with Sgt. Major Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, lead Marines from Marine Barracks Washington during Gen. Robert H. Barrow's funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrow, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30.

Gen. Robert Barrow honored, remembered by Marines

With the passing of one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ finest leaders, more than 200 servicemembers converged on his hometown, Nov. 3. Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, was honored by a battalion of Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, led by Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj.

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New MCI Web site hits ground running

It is bright Marine Corps red and blue, includes a slideshow of images from around the fleet and boasts a rolling news section. And that’s just the front page. One or two more clicks away, Marines can find even more new functions on the Marine Corps Institute’s brand new Web site, www.mci.usmc.mil, launched Oct. 22 to help Marines

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Staff Sgt. Alexandra Perkins leads the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during the "Starlight Parade" at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Oct. 7. Perkins is the first female to lead the Drum and Bugle Corps from a Drum Major position. - Staff Sgt. Alexandra Perkins leads the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during the "Starlight Parade" at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Oct. 7. Perkins is the first female to lead the Drum and Bugle Corps from a Drum Major position.

U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs at the State Fair of Texas

The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps,"The Commandant's Own," performed at the State Fair of Texas from Sept. 25 through Oct. 13.Getting from Washington to Texas proved challenging, as several planes broke down just prior to the Marines boarding them, causing the Drum and Bugle Corps to miss the first opening-day Texas State Fair parade since the

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Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention as his retirement certificate is read during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25. Chesty served for 40 dog years as mascot. - Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention as his retirement certificate is read during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25. Chesty served for 40 dog years as mascot.

Marine Barracks’ mascot, Chesty the XII, retires after more than 40 ‘dog years’ of faithful service

Sgt. Chesty the XII’s six-year tenure as the official mascot of the Barracks came to an end during a retirement ceremony here Friday. Approximately 100 guests were on hand for the ceremony, which featured the “President’s Own,” The United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own,” The United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Silent

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Sgt. Scott A. Jewel, 32nd Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, instructs Young Marines in ceremonial colors drill at Marine Barracks Washington, July 18. The Manassas Young Marines toured Marine Barracks Washington and received personal instruction from members of the Marine Corps Color Guard. - Sgt. Scott A. Jewel, 32nd Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, instructs Young Marines in ceremonial colors drill at Marine Barracks Washington, July 18. The Manassas Young Marines toured Marine Barracks Washington and received personal instruction from members of the Marine Corps Color Guard.

Color Guard mentors Young Marines

The Marine Corps Color Guard was honored to have the opportunity to mentor a group of Manassas Young Marines in ceremonial drill at the Barracks, July 18. The Marines routinely perform for color guards within the Corps, but this was their first time teaching the Young Marines who represent the future of our Corps. The Color Guard worked with the

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Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, closes his eyes as he enjoys a final concert by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 17. - Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, closes his eyes as he enjoys a final concert by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 17.

Former Assistant Commandant retires, bids farewell

After more than 39 years of faithful service, Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, with his wife Rose at his side, retired from active-duty military service here, July 17. The ceremony, which began on a late sunny morning, was attended by the Secretary of the Navy, Donald C. Winter, Adm. Mike Mullen,

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Cpl. Moncelly Fuller, fiscal clerk, fires at simulated targets at an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 14. - Cpl. Moncelly Fuller, fiscal clerk, fires at simulated targets at an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 14.

‘Train as you fight:’ New ISMT provides Marines chance to hone weapon skills

An Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer has been installed here this summer, giving Marines the opportunity to train with a variety of weapons before packing up and heading out to the field, range or operating forces. The new ISMT, located on the third floor of Building 8, is stocked with M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons, M-9 pistols, shotguns, M-16

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Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, right, promotes Lt. Gen. James F. Amos, formerly deputy commandant for combat development and integration, to general at Marine Barracks Washington July 2. Amos is slated to become assistant commandant July 8. - Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, right, promotes Lt. Gen. James F. Amos, formerly deputy commandant for combat development and integration, to general at Marine Barracks Washington July 2. Amos is slated to become assistant commandant July 8.

Amos advances to general, becomes assistant commandant

After advancing to general in a July 2 ceremony presided by the commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. James F. Amos assumed duties as 31st assistant commandant of the Marine Corps today. Among more than 300 guests at the Marine Barracks ceremony in Crawford Hall were former commandants and assistant commandants, including Amos's predecessor,

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