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Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., converse with Iwo Jima Veterans after a lecture series in Arlington, Va. Feb. 21, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., converse with Iwo Jima Veterans after a lecture series in Arlington, Va. Feb. 21, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)

Same Breed

Honoring and remembering theMarines that came before has always been a time honored tradition of the UnitedStates Marine Corps. Usually the tales of warriors’ pasts are learned throughclasses and literature. Last week, Marines from Marine Barracks Washington,D.C., were afforded the opportunity to meet Marines who served on Iwo Jima.Thursday, Feb.

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Cpl. Micah Rissler, Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen, and Lance Cpl. Jose Rodriguez serialize M1 Garand wooden stocks at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. armory. - Cpl. Micah Rissler, Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen, and Lance Cpl. Jose Rodriguez serialize M1 Garand wooden stocks at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. armory.

A day in the life of a Barracks armorer

It’s 4 a.m. at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The guards are standing post, duty is standing watch, and the barracks are full of sleeping Marines. At 4:15 a.m., the Marine standing duty decides it is time to rove the barracks to make sure everything is in order. As he makes his customary rounds through the third deck hallway, he bumps into one of

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Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett salutes Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. during his relief as Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Feb. 20, 2015. The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957 as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the first such post in any of the branches of the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett salutes Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. during his relief as Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Feb. 20, 2015. The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957 as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the first such post in any of the branches of the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall/Released)

Post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps changes hands

The 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett relinquished his post to the 18th Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green Feb. 20, 2015, at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The passage of a simple sword symbolizes the responsibility of taking care of the Marines and sailors. This duty now lies in the hands of Green.The post of

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Lance Cpl. Gregory A. Meline from Huntington Beach, Calif. wrestles during a high school competition. Meline is a former Silent Drill Platoon member and is currently a marcher in Company A at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. He wrestled all four years during high school and performed well enough to qualify twice for the California State Competitions. - Lance Cpl. Gregory A. Meline from Huntington Beach, Calif. wrestles during a high school competition. Meline is a former Silent Drill Platoon member and is currently a marcher in Company A at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. He wrestled all four years during high school and performed well enough to qualify twice for the California State Competitions.

Alpha Company Athletes

When we think of U.S. Marines, we think of athletic machines that are year-round athletes. Such athleticism doesn’t appear out of the blue after recruit training. Most Marines were former athletes in high school - participating in sports like wrestling, martial arts, baseball, and football. Lance Cpl. Gregory A. Meline from Huntington Beach,

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"8th and I" Marching Pipeline

As spectators leave a Sunset Parade on a sizzling summer Tuesday night or an Evening Parade on a stunning summer Friday night in awe of the performance, they might begin to wonder - How does a Marine end up carrying out this particular duty? What is his primary job in the Corps? Does he hold a special billet? The process to identify future

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Marines receive a class on the effects of tobacco use from MCCS employee Jamie Morris at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 13th, 2015. The class was one in a series of annual Back in the Saddle training classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Varney/Released) - Marines receive a class on the effects of tobacco use from MCCS employee Jamie Morris at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 13th, 2015. The class was one in a series of annual Back in the Saddle training classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Varney/Released)

Barracks Marines get back in the saddle

After the holiday season,Marines are coming back from leave and getting back to work. This is a perfecttime of year to complete annual training requirements and start preparing forthe parade season. Marine Barracks Washington,D.C., started their annual “Back in the Saddle” (BITS) training this weekconsisting of classes of several topics. These

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United States Marines practice sword manual during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2015 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Varney/Released) - United States Marines practice sword manual during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2015 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Varney/Released)

Preparing for parade season: Ceremonial Drill School

Parades at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., are phenomenal.It takes an enormous amount of coordination to make the Evening Parade happen. Crowds see the ceremonial marchers, the hostingelement, the United States Marine Band, the United States Marine Drum and BugleCorps, and the Silent Drill Platoon. What is not seen are the countless hoursthat

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More than What Meets the Eye - MC Museum

There are few places around the Marine Corps which honor and preserve the Corps’ tradition, heritage and history like Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. However, one such place is just a short drive south of the Barracks and was the recent destination for Headquarters and Service Company’s noncommissioned officer training day. The National Museum

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Pappas, a hospital corpsman, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., was recently named Junior Sailor of the Year. The South Amboy, N.J., native joined the Navy in 2008. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Pappas, a hospital corpsman, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., was recently named Junior Sailor of the Year. The South Amboy, N.J., native joined the Navy in 2008.

Barracks sailors recognized for outstanding performance

WASHINGTON -- Two sailors from Marine BarracksWashington, D.C., were recently named the Senior Sailor of the Year and JuniorSailor of the Year for the National Capital Region by the U.S. Navy.Sailor of the Year is an award given to sailors, who on acontinual basis, perform at a superior level and uphold the highest traditionsof naval service. Petty

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Maj. Brian Dix, outgoing commanding officer of "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, passes the unit's guidon to Capt. Christopher Hall, incoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Dix was appointed as the fourth director of "The Commandant's Own," in September 1998. Hall joined "The Commandant's Own" in March 1994 as a mellophone bugler, and is the only officer to serve as a Drum Major, Assistant Director, Operations Officer and Executive Officer for the unit. - Maj. Brian Dix, outgoing commanding officer of "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, passes the unit's guidon to Capt. Christopher Hall, incoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Dix was appointed as the fourth director of "The Commandant's Own," in September 1998. Hall joined "The Commandant's Own" in March 1994 as a mellophone bugler, and is the only officer to serve as a Drum Major, Assistant Director, Operations Officer and Executive Officer for the unit.

‘The Commandant’s Own’ passes baton to fifth director in its history

Only five Marines have ever directed “The Commandant’s Own” since its inception in 1934, and each has passed the baton weighted with a responsibility to keep the unit relevant despite changing times.

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