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)
Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sergeant major, right, salutes Col. Christian Cabaniss, the Barracks commanding officer, left, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Barracks June 27, 2013. Maness assumed command of her post after relieving Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Stockton, former Barracks sergeant major. Stockton retired during the ceremony, after more than 30 years of service. - Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sergeant major, right, salutes Col. Christian Cabaniss, the Barracks commanding officer, left, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Barracks June 27, 2013. Maness assumed command of her post after relieving Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Stockton, former Barracks sergeant major. Stockton retired during the ceremony, after more than 30 years of service.
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.
Chesty, future Marine Corps mascot, sits on the red carpet in front of the Home of the Commandants waiting to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant os the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the future Marine Corps mascot after the completion of obedience and recruit training with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. After completing training, the young puppy will earn the title Marine joining the ranks of his well-known predecessors. - Chesty, future Marine Corps mascot, sits on the red carpet in front of the Home of the Commandants waiting to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant os the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the future Marine Corps mascot after the completion of obedience and recruit training with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. After completing training, the young puppy will earn the title Marine joining the ranks of his well-known predecessors.
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.
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.
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.