U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Copeland, incoming commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington receives the organizational colors from Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of MBW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Copeland, incoming commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington receives the organizational colors from Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of MBW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)
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. 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.