U.S. Marines with "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps rehearse music during a dress rehearsal for upcoming performances in Australia and New Zealand at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, on Jan. 23, 2026. During the tour, the Drum & Bugle Corps will be traveling to Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand in support of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This training at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma supports “The Commandant’s Own” as they prepare for the 2026 Parade Season and ceremonial events marking America’s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle) - U.S. Marines with "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps rehearse music during a dress rehearsal for upcoming performances in Australia and New Zealand at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, on Jan. 23, 2026. During the tour, the Drum & Bugle Corps will be traveling to Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand in support of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This training at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma supports “The Commandant’s Own” as they prepare for the 2026 Parade Season and ceremonial events marking America’s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, poses for a photo with his family following a performance at Greater Atlanta Christian High School during Marine Week Atlanta in Norcross, Ga., Aug. 28, 2025. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, a milestone that highlights the legacy, transformation and enduring spirit of the Corps since 1775. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will commemorate this anniversary by honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served before them and by remaining faithful to the motto Semper Fidelis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, poses for a photo with his family following a performance at Greater Atlanta Christian High School during Marine Week Atlanta in Norcross, Ga., Aug. 28, 2025. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, a milestone that highlights the legacy, transformation and enduring spirit of the Corps since 1775. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will commemorate this anniversary by honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served before them and by remaining faithful to the motto Semper Fidelis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Liddell, narrator for "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, prepares to address attendees during the opening ceremony of Modern Day Marine 2025 in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition open exclusively to Marines, DoD, association partners, and authorized industry representatives. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington helped by participating in various aspects during the opening ceremony of this event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Liddell, narrator for "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, prepares to address attendees during the opening ceremony of Modern Day Marine 2025 in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition open exclusively to Marines, DoD, association partners, and authorized industry representatives. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington helped by participating in various aspects during the opening ceremony of this event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)
U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the newest members of the Silent Drill Platoon on Jan. 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. The six-week long course consists of drill and cadences specific to Marine Barracks Washington, rifle spinning techniques, and much more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle) - U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the newest members of the Silent Drill Platoon on Jan. 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. The six-week long course consists of drill and cadences specific to Marine Barracks Washington, rifle spinning techniques, and much more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)
A group of Marines carries a transfer case to an awaiting transfer vehicle during a dignified transfer ground training. - A U.S. Marine Corps carry team carries a training transfer case to an awaiting transfer vehicle during a dignified transfer ground training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Oct. 25, 2024. The training ensures every member is prepared for any variable and can familiarize themselves with the environment in which an actual dignified transfer will take place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jayden Ford)
Marines listen to Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and director and chairman of American Oversees Memorial Day Association, explain different factors in the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I, on the battle ground Belleau, France, May 26, 2016. Marines observed trenches, depressions of fighting holes and enemy shelling on the battle ground. - Marines listen to Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and director and chairman of American Oversees Memorial Day Association, explain different factors in the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I, on the battle ground Belleau, France, May 26, 2016. Marines observed trenches, depressions of fighting holes and enemy shelling on the battle ground.
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.
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)
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)
Col. Christian G. Cabaniss, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., commanding officer, sews seeds on the front lawn on the National Museum of American History as part of the Flanders Field Project in Washington, Nov. 12. The project’s goal is to recreate the poppy fields that blossomed on the war-stricken land of Europe in the aftermath of WWI by spreading seeds over the front lawn of the museum. - Col. Christian G. Cabaniss, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., commanding officer, sews seeds on the front lawn on the National Museum of American History as part of the Flanders Field Project in Washington, Nov. 12. The project’s goal is to recreate the poppy fields that blossomed on the war-stricken land of Europe in the aftermath of WWI by spreading seeds over the front lawn of the museum.