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."
Sgt. Maj. Sylvester Daniels, Marine Barracks Washington Sergeant Major, presents the flag to Bettina L. Beard during a funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Feb. 5. Beard is the widow of Lance Cpl. Julian T. Brennan, who was killed in action Jan. 24 as a result of injuries after being struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. Brennan is the first enlisted Marine to receive a full honors funeral under new CMC policy. - Sgt. Maj. Sylvester Daniels, Marine Barracks Washington Sergeant Major, presents the flag to Bettina L. Beard during a funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Feb. 5. Beard is the widow of Lance Cpl. Julian T. Brennan, who was killed in action Jan. 24 as a result of injuries after being struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. Brennan is the first enlisted Marine to receive a full honors funeral under new CMC policy.