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Sgt. David Rodriguez leads a discussion at the Henry House in Manassas, Va., as part of the Bull Run battle field study conducted by Marines at Marine Corps Institute in Washington, D.C. The Civil War battle served as the backdrop to a month’s worth of combat skills training for MCI’s Marines. - Sgt. David Rodriguez leads a discussion at the Henry House in Manassas, Va., as part of the Bull Run battle field study conducted by Marines at Marine Corps Institute in Washington, D.C. The Civil War battle served as the backdrop to a month’s worth of combat skills training for MCI’s Marines.

Marine Corps Institute Conducts Battle Field Study, Hones Training

Since February 1920, the Marine Corps Institute has facilitated the training and education of individual Marines, anywhere and anytime. To that end, MCI ensures access to products and provides opportunities to improve performance, enhance Professional Military Education, and provide promotion opportunities working in conjunction with Marine Corps

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Lance Cpl. Josh Wiggins poses for a photo while playing his guitar. - Lance Cpl. Josh Wiggins poses for a photo while playing his guitar.

A Company of Many Talents

The marching Marines of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. are probably best known for their precision drill and ceremonial excellence. But for many of them, their talents extend beyond the parade deck. For several Marines in Alpha Company, this talent is music. Lance Cpl. Josh Wiggins, a marcher with 1st Platoon from Nashville, Tenn., began playing

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An Introspective Look at Joining Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

When I received orders to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., I was overwhelmed and intimidated at first. “How is this possible?” “Why me?” “Am I ready for this?” Were the questions that plagued my mind. Considered hallowed grounds amongst most Marines, I was shocked that the Corps would consider me worthy of this distinct honor. Like most Marines I

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Cpl. Megan Hancock, a native of Sheridan, Ill., has been a reproductions specialist at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., since 2012, Aug. 26, 2014. As with many other Marines, Hancock said she had to adjust to the changes that come with moving to a city. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Cpl. Megan Hancock, a native of Sheridan, Ill., has been a reproductions specialist at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., since 2012, Aug. 26, 2014. As with many other Marines, Hancock said she had to adjust to the changes that come with moving to a city. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

A Long Way from Home

Fresh dew wets the grass as the sun slowly rises over the countryside. The only sounds that can be heard are birds chirping and a lawnmower in the distance. It is a sharp contrast from the fast-paced life of Washington, D.C. This is the type of difference Cpl. Megan Hancock, a native of Sheridan, Ill., has had to adjust to when she moved

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Marines from 3rd Platoon, Company B, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., pose for a photo at a NATO obstacle course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 13, 2014. The "Third Herd" traveled to Marine Corps Base Quantico to conduct a field exercise focused on land navigation and combat conditioning. - Marines from 3rd Platoon, Company B, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., pose for a photo at a NATO obstacle course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 13, 2014. The "Third Herd" traveled to Marine Corps Base Quantico to conduct a field exercise focused on land navigation and combat conditioning.

Ceremonial marchers improve infantry skills

The primary mission of a Marine rifle squad is to locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat. Without a set of complementary warfighting skills, though, infantry units of all sizes would be unable to destroy any enemy.Marines from 3rd Platoon, Company B, Marine Barracks Washington,

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Sgt. Katie Maynard, a native of Hancock, Mich., is part of the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., S-3 operations center, Aug. 21, 2014. The S-3 at the Barracks is responsible for coordinating all training and ceremonial missions, including funerals, parades and joint-service events. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Sgt. Katie Maynard, a native of Hancock, Mich., is part of the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., S-3 operations center, Aug. 21, 2014. The S-3 at the Barracks is responsible for coordinating all training and ceremonial missions, including funerals, parades and joint-service events. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Powering the Barracks

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., supports events throughout the National Capital Region every day. With thousands of ceremonies and training exercises every year, it takes a dedicated team to make sure everything goes smoothly. The Marines in the operations section, known as the S-3, at the Barracks coordinate what Marines and materials

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Cpl. Michael Haynes, member of the Marine Aide Program, prepares a food platter at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., prior to the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade, Aug. 4, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Cpl. Michael Haynes, member of the Marine Aide Program, prepares a food platter at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., prior to the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade, Aug. 4, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Marine Aide Program

The morning sun is just beginning to rise as Cpl. Michael Haynes enters the gate at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and heads straight for his kitchen workspace. He will spend the next several hours preparing food for an event hosted by a general officer later that evening. Haynes is one of only 21 Marines in the entire

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Rear Adm. Brent Scott, chaplain of the Marine Corps, has his rank insignia pinned on by his family during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 25, 2014. Scott is the 19th chaplain of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Rear Adm. Brent Scott, chaplain of the Marine Corps, has his rank insignia pinned on by his family during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 25, 2014. Scott is the 19th chaplain of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Commandant promotes new chaplain of the Marine Corps

Capt. Brent W. Scott was promoted to the rank of rear admiral by the commandant of the Marine Corps and assumed his duties as 19th chaplain of the Marine Corps/deputy chief of Navy chaplains at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25.During his remarks, Gen. James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, welcomed Scott back to the Marine Corps after

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Cpl. Andre Brown, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. administrative clerk, dreams of teaching high school history after he leaves the Marine Corps. For now, he is allowing the Corps to shape him into a leader for his future career. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Cpl. Andre Brown, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. administrative clerk, dreams of teaching high school history after he leaves the Marine Corps. For now, he is allowing the Corps to shape him into a leader for his future career. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Forging leaders

For more than two centuries, the Corps has produced countless leaders who have excelled both in and out of the military. That legacy continues today with thousands of young men and women within its ranks rising up to become leaders. Cpl. Andre Brown is one of those people the Corps is shaping into a mentor and leader. Growing up, Brown, a

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Staff Sgt. Sean Yates, a 27-year-old Puyallup, Wash. native and former member of the Marine Corps Color Guard, gets staff sergeant chevrons pinned on his color by his brothers during a meritorious promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 2. Yates previously served as the guide for the Color Guard and was the honor graduate of Corporals Course, Martial Arts Instructor Course, Foreign Weapons Instructor Course, and Sergeants Course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Larry Babilya/Released) - Staff Sgt. Sean Yates, a 27-year-old Puyallup, Wash. native and former member of the Marine Corps Color Guard, gets staff sergeant chevrons pinned on his color by his brothers during a meritorious promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 2. Yates previously served as the guide for the Color Guard and was the honor graduate of Corporals Course, Martial Arts Instructor Course, Foreign Weapons Instructor Course, and Sergeants Course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Larry Babilya/Released)

Patterns of excellence

Staff Sgt. Sean Yates is a firm believer in standing out amongst his peers and being known for going above and beyond. Doing so has paid off.Yates, a 27-year-old Puyallup, Wash., native and a former member of the Color Guard section, was meritoriously promoted to his current rank April 2, after spending just 8 months as a sergeant. “It’s well

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