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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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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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Company B Marines fire ceremonial cannons during a ceremony for the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Aug. 20. - Company B Marines fire ceremonial cannons during a ceremony for the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Aug. 20.

Marine Barracks Washington hosts 2012 BGSOC parade honoring Corps’ newest general officers

Eight brigadier generals and brigadier general-selects, and six general officer-equivalent civilians were honored here during a ceremony commencing the 2012 Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Aug. 20.BGSOC is a week-long course held in the National Capital Region to indoctrinate newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals and

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Scottsdale-native commands Marine honor guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A native of Scottsdale, Ariz., commanded a Marine Corps honor guard detail during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Aug. 13.Capt. Greg Frankenfield, Company A second platoon commander, led his platoon in the ceremony honoring Gen. Harald Sunde, Norway’s chief of defense. Foreign

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Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command, for 44 years of service to Corps and country during Hejlik's retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23. - Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command, for 44 years of service to Corps and country during Hejlik's retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23.

MarForCom commander retires at 8th and I

Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., bade farewell to the Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23. Hejlik served as both an enlisted Marine and infantry officer during his more than 40 years of military service. “I’m going to miss Gen.

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