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)
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. practice boarding an MV-22B, Osprey, at Landing Zone Crane, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 14, 2015.The Marines spent four days training in Quantico before being extracted to Training Area, AP Hill, Va. where they will continue to hone their skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. practice boarding an MV-22B, Osprey, at Landing Zone Crane, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 14, 2015.The Marines spent four days training in Quantico before being extracted to Training Area, AP Hill, Va. where they will continue to hone their skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Members of the Silent Drill Platoon perform their routines while being evaluated during Challenge Day at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2015. Each Marine performs the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while evaluators take notes on clipboards and silently score the competitors. A recommendation will be provided to the Barracks’ commanding officer and Sgt. Maj., and they will make the ultimate decision on the 2016 rifle inspection team.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Members of the Silent Drill Platoon perform their routines while being evaluated during Challenge Day at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2015. Each Marine performs the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while evaluators take notes on clipboards and silently score the competitors. A recommendation will be provided to the Barracks’ commanding officer and Sgt. Maj., and they will make the ultimate decision on the 2016 rifle inspection team.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The guest of honor for the Evening Parade was Lance Cpl. Joshua Leakey recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British and Commonwealth armed forces, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, deputy commandant for Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The guest of honor for the Evening Parade was Lance Cpl. Joshua Leakey recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British and Commonwealth armed forces, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, deputy commandant for Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
The Silent Drill Platoon performs during a joint ceremony with the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada Aug. 17, 2015. The relationship between the Marines and Fort Henry goes back 61 years to 1954 when the Marines first visited the Fort. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the joint defense of North America. Since that time, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - The Silent Drill Platoon performs during a joint ceremony with the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada Aug. 17, 2015. The relationship between the Marines and Fort Henry goes back 61 years to 1954 when the Marines first visited the Fort. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the joint defense of North America. Since that time, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
Outgoing staff non-commissioned and commissioned officers are bid farewell during a "play-off" at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2015. The "play-off" is a tradition at the barracks that begins with three songs performed by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Staff NCOs and officers line the parade deck and salute as the outgoing staff NCOs and officers walk past. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Outgoing staff non-commissioned and commissioned officers are bid farewell during a "play-off" at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2015. The "play-off" is a tradition at the barracks that begins with three songs performed by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Staff NCOs and officers line the parade deck and salute as the outgoing staff NCOs and officers walk past. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Staff Sergeant Hiram R. Carrion, an enlisted aide, prepares a food dish prior to an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The aides plan the menu for official events, shop for the menu items and prepare the dishes, all while documenting and accounting for every expenditure.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Staff Sergeant Hiram R. Carrion, an enlisted aide, prepares a food dish prior to an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2015. The aides plan the menu for official events, shop for the menu items and prepare the dishes, all while documenting and accounting for every expenditure.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)
Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 12, 2015. The hosting official for the Sunset Parade was Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was Hollister Petraeus, Assistant Director of the Consumer Financial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released) - Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 12, 2015. The hosting official for the Sunset Parade was Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was Hollister Petraeus, Assistant Director of the Consumer Financial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., laid to rest one of their own, Mike Boffo, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va., Aug. 6, 2015.“Mike was fighter, all the way to the end,” said Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gray. “The Marines of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. honored him with their steadfast loyalty, discipline, and absolute ceremonial excellence today. In my 25 years of service, I could not have been any prouder or more humbled by a group of Marines, than I was today.” - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., laid to rest one of their own, Mike Boffo, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va., Aug. 6, 2015.“Mike was fighter, all the way to the end,” said Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gray. “The Marines of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. honored him with their steadfast loyalty, discipline, and absolute ceremonial excellence today. In my 25 years of service, I could not have been any prouder or more humbled by a group of Marines, than I was today.”