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)
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard performs during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released) - The United States Marine Corps Color Guard performs during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform at the Noncommissioned Officer's parade Aug. 19, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was Adm. John M. Richardson, chief of Naval Operations, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commadant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released) - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform at the Noncommissioned Officer's parade Aug. 19, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was Adm. John M. Richardson, chief of Naval Operations, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commadant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
Cpl. Sean Breheny, rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, gets promoted to the rank of corporal during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 4. - Cpl. Sean Breheny, rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, gets promoted to the rank of corporal during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 4.
Marine from Marine Barracks Washington perform a pass in review during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Aug. 25. - Marine from Marine Barracks Washington perform a pass in review during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Aug. 25.
Lance Cpl. Zachery Sturges catches his rifle during the Challenge Day tryout for the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon at Marine Corps Air Stations Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 15. Sturges was named 'Old Dog' for top second year marcher in the platoon. - Lance Cpl. Zachery Sturges catches his rifle during the Challenge Day tryout for the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon at Marine Corps Air Stations Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 15. Sturges was named 'Old Dog' for top second year marcher in the platoon.