Lance Cpl. Matthew JohnstonMerkel, TexasMerkel, TexasJob Title: Organizational BearerJohnston joined the Marine Corps to become part of something bigger and to challenge himself. He enjoys being a part of the brotherhood and the challenge of holding himself to a higher standard.(Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Lance Cpl. Matthew Johnston Merkel, TexasMerkel, Texas Job Title: Organizational Bearer Johnston joined the Marine Corps to become part of something bigger and to challenge himself. He enjoys being a part of the brotherhood and the challenge of holding himself to a higher standard. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Lance Cpl. Matthew YearginGreenville, S.C.Job Title: Chow Hall Liaison, H&S Co.Yeargin joined the Marine Corps for educational opportunities, the travel and the experience. He enjoys working out and going on the rifle range. During parade season, Yeargin can be found escorting guests to their seats as a ceremonial host.(Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Lance Cpl. Matthew Yeargin Greenville, S.C. Job Title: Chow Hall Liaison, H&S Co. Yeargin joined the Marine Corps for educational opportunities, the travel and the experience. He enjoys working out and going on the rifle range. During parade season, Yeargin can be found escorting guests to their seats as a ceremonial host. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Lance Cpl. Jarris WadeOklahoma City, Okla.Job Title: 1st Fire Team Leader, #1 SingleWade joined the Marine Corps to make a difference, travel, and learn the value of the little things. What he enjoys most is the amount of travel and locations he is able to go.(Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Lance Cpl. Jarris Wade Oklahoma City, Okla. Job Title: 1st Fire Team Leader, #1 Single Wade joined the Marine Corps to make a difference, travel, and learn the value of the little things. What he enjoys most is the amount of travel and locations he is able to go. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Cpl. Kyle Lassetter, drill master, Silent Drill Platoon, trains Silent Drill School Marines at Joint Base Anacostia, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2016. Each year from November to March the Silent Drill Platoon conducts Silent Drill School to hand-select new Marines for the upcoming parade season. The selection process is conducted by Marines from previous years to identify Marines who will represent, on the parade deck, the professionalism associated with the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Cpl. Kyle Lassetter, drill master, Silent Drill Platoon, trains Silent Drill School Marines at Joint Base Anacostia, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2016. Each year from November to March the Silent Drill Platoon conducts Silent Drill School to hand-select new Marines for the upcoming parade season. The selection process is conducted by Marines from previous years to identify Marines who will represent, on the parade deck, the professionalism associated with the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Capt. Desiree K. Sanchez, protocol director, and Hope Fiorvanti, deputy protocol officer, evaluate details and determine support required for an upcoming event at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2016. The protocol office is responsible for arranging details required to support the Barracks’ hosting missions and ensuring events are conducted with the upmost professionalism, precision and timeliness.(Official Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Capt. Desiree K. Sanchez, protocol director, and Hope Fiorvanti, deputy protocol officer, evaluate details and determine support required for an upcoming event at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2016. The protocol office is responsible for arranging details required to support the Barracks’ hosting missions and ensuring events are conducted with the upmost professionalism, precision and timeliness.(Official Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Cpl. Jessica Martinez, supply clerk, United States Marine Band, reviews multiple documents pertaining to supply requests. The supply office oversees the daily purchases of equipment and supplies and manages the inventory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Cpl. Jessica Martinez, supply clerk, United States Marine Band, reviews multiple documents pertaining to supply requests. The supply office oversees the daily purchases of equipment and supplies and manages the inventory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
A Marine from Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., engages a target with his M-16, service rifle, during a modified combat marksmanship shoot at range 14, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 28, 2015. The training helped the H&S Marines maintain proficiency on the range and reinforced perishable skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - A Marine from Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., engages a target with his M-16, service rifle, during a modified combat marksmanship shoot at range 14, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 28, 2015. The training helped the H&S Marines maintain proficiency on the range and reinforced perishable skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
Lance Cpl. Casey Black, administrative clerk,Headquarters & Service Company, conducts stretches to begin his training for the 40th Annual Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2015. According to Wikipedia, the marathon was established in 1976 to create goodwill within the community and to showcase the Marine Corps’ organizational skills. With more than 30,000 participants from across the globe, it is the fourth largest marathon in the nation and ninth largest in the world. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Lance Cpl. Casey Black, administrative clerk,Headquarters & Service Company, conducts stretches to begin his training for the 40th Annual Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2015. According to Wikipedia, the marathon was established in 1976 to create goodwill within the community and to showcase the Marine Corps’ organizational skills. With more than 30,000 participants from across the globe, it is the fourth largest marathon in the nation and ninth largest in the world. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Marines from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. search a vehicle at a vehicle control point as part of a military operations in urban terrain exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Oct. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Marines from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. search a vehicle at a vehicle control point as part of a military operations in urban terrain exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Oct. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., pose for a photo during a community relations event, Oct. 11, 2015. The event started at the Barracks and the volunteers worked their way up to the corner of 6th and C Streets SE, while handing out “Blessing Bags” of food to the homeless and needy throughout the local community. Volunteering is a great opportunity to help those in need and positively impact our community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., pose for a photo during a community relations event, Oct. 11, 2015. The event started at the Barracks and the volunteers worked their way up to the corner of 6th and C Streets SE, while handing out “Blessing Bags” of food to the homeless and needy throughout the local community. Volunteering is a great opportunity to help those in need and positively impact our community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)