Sgt. Timothy A. Spreder, color sergeant of the Marine Corps, holds the national ensign during a Battle Color Detachment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 6, 2012. - Sgt. Timothy A. Spreder, color sergeant of the Marine Corps, holds the national ensign during a Battle Color Detachment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 6, 2012.
Marines from Company B, Marine Barracks Washington stand at ease during the chapel service for the family and friends of Henry H. Black, seventh sergeant major of the Marine Corps, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 29. Black passed away in his home in Fredericksburg, Va., Aug. 24. He served in Korea and Vietnam and earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Ribbon. - Marines from Company B, Marine Barracks Washington stand at ease during the chapel service for the family and friends of Henry H. Black, seventh sergeant major of the Marine Corps, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 29. Black passed away in his home in Fredericksburg, Va., Aug. 24. He served in Korea and Vietnam and earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Ribbon.
Staff Sgt. Andres De La Cueva, the parade adjutant, marches during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Aug 3. - Staff Sgt. Andres De La Cueva, the parade adjutant, marches during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Aug 3.
Sgt. Coutrney R. Lawrence, Houston-native who served the role of drum major for the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, leads in front of the D&B as it marches onto the field at the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 24. Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, served as the hosting official for this parade, which featured noncommissioned officers in positions traditionally held by officers and staff noncommissioned officers. The drum major, a position traditionally held by a gunnery sergeant or higher, is the senior-billeted Marine in the D&B and leads the musical unit in its ceremonies by both directing the Marines as they march and conducting them as they play. - Sgt. Coutrney R. Lawrence, Houston-native who served the role of drum major for the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, leads in front of the D&B as it marches onto the field at the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 24. Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, served as the hosting official for this parade, which featured noncommissioned officers in positions traditionally held by officers and staff noncommissioned officers. The drum major, a position traditionally held by a gunnery sergeant or higher, is the senior-billeted Marine in the D&B and leads the musical unit in its ceremonies by both directing the Marines as they march and conducting them as they play.
Cpl. Sirin Broadus, supply administration clerk with Marine Barracks Washington, fills out paperwork at his desk July 17. - Cpl. Sirin Broadus, supply administration clerk with Marine Barracks Washington, fills out paperwork at his desk July 17.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles, Marine Drum & Bugle Corps marketing chief, crawls through mud and under wires during the Civilian Military Combine at Bryce Resort, Va., April 21, 2012. The Combine, a weight lifting competition followed by a mountainous 6-mile obstacle course, was the fourth event in the 2012 Commander's Cup series. Miles was one of four D&B Marines who competed as a team. - Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles, Marine Drum & Bugle Corps marketing chief, crawls through mud and under wires during the Civilian Military Combine at Bryce Resort, Va., April 21, 2012. The Combine, a weight lifting competition followed by a mountainous 6-mile obstacle course, was the fourth event in the 2012 Commander's Cup series. Miles was one of four D&B Marines who competed as a team.
Players from Headquarters & Service Company stand victoriously at mid-field after Marine Barracks Washington’s intramural flag-football championship Dec. 21. H&S Co. faced off against Marine Corps Institute Company in a gritty, competitive game, but came out on top 20-12. - Players from Headquarters & Service Company stand victoriously at mid-field after Marine Barracks Washington’s intramural flag-football championship Dec. 21. H&S Co. faced off against Marine Corps Institute Company in a gritty, competitive game, but came out on top 20-12.
Capt. Nicholas Schroback, from the Marine Corps Institute, kayaks down stream during the Whitewater Wipeout at Deep Creek Lake, Md., Sept. 29, 2011. Schroback is the overall points leader in the race for Marine Barracks Washington's 2011 Commander's Cup. - Capt. Nicholas Schroback, from the Marine Corps Institute, kayaks down stream during the Whitewater Wipeout at Deep Creek Lake, Md., Sept. 29, 2011. Schroback is the overall points leader in the race for Marine Barracks Washington's 2011 Commander's Cup.
Company B Spartans pose after winning the Marine Barracks Washington Flag Football championship. With the win, the Spartans remained undefeated and finished the season 10-0. - Company B Spartans pose after winning the Marine Barracks Washington Flag Football championship. With the win, the Spartans remained undefeated and finished the season 10-0.
The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard performs during the dedication ceremony of Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Sept. 14. The hall will serve as the new headquarters and rehearsal area for "The Commandant's Own." - The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard performs during the dedication ceremony of Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, Sept. 14. The hall will serve as the new headquarters and rehearsal area for "The Commandant's Own."