Corporal Austin Aldrich, section leader, Guard Company, Marine Barracks, assumes his post during the 2017 United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week, Annapolis, Md., May 25, 2017. Guard Marines with Marine Barracks Washington were called upon to support as an additional security element for this year’s Commissioning Week. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released) - Corporal Austin Aldrich, section leader, Guard Company, Marine Barracks, assumes his post during the 2017 United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week, Annapolis, Md., May 25, 2017. Guard Marines with Marine Barracks Washington were called upon to support as an additional security element for this year’s Commissioning Week. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Lance Cpl. William Morrison, first year Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon member, executes precision drill movements during a portion of their month-long training phase as a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 8, 2017. The BCD is comprised of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. This highly skilled unit travels across the country to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of United States Marines.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released) - Lance Cpl. William Morrison, first year Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon member, executes precision drill movements during a portion of their month-long training phase as a part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 8, 2017. The BCD is comprised of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. This highly skilled unit travels across the country to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of United States Marines.(Official Marine Corps photo by 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) - 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)
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.
Lance Cpl. Anzony ContrerasHalf Moon Bay, Calif.Job Title: Out-bounds ClerkContreras joined to the Marine Corps to experience new challenges. He enjoys the camaraderie amongst his brethren and the pride of being a Marine. During the Evening parade, Contreras can be found at one of the 10 gates escorting guests to their seats.(Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Lance Cpl. Anzony Contreras Half Moon Bay, Calif. Job Title: Out-bounds Clerk Contreras joined to the Marine Corps to experience new challenges. He enjoys the camaraderie amongst his brethren and the pride of being a Marine. During the Evening parade, Contreras can be found at one of the 10 gates escorting guests to their seats. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Cpl. Ryan OwensbyMiddletown, Del.Job Title: 2nd Squad LeaderOwensby joined the Marine Corps to better himself as a person. What he enjoys most is being able to travel and meeting veterans.(Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Cpl. Ryan Owensby Middletown, Del. Job Title: 2nd Squad Leader Owensby joined the Marine Corps to better himself as a person. What he enjoys most is being able to travel and meeting veterans. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Lance Cpl. Jesse Thorton Jr.Morris, Ill.Job Title: Team Leader, #1 DoubleFortner joined the Marine Corps to serve his country, to challenge himself and become a better person. What he enjoys most is being able to travel, representing the Marine Corps, and being a part of the brotherhood.(Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released) - Lance Cpl. Jesse Thorton Jr. Morris, Ill. Job Title: Team Leader, #1 Double Fortner joined the Marine Corps to serve his country, to challenge himself and become a better person. What he enjoys most is being able to travel, representing the Marine Corps, and being a part of the brotherhood. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)