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U.S. Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducts "march on the colors" as a part of a dress rehearsal for their upcoming West Coast tour at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Feb. 22, 2025. During the tour, the Battle Color Detachment will perform at various venues in Phoenix and San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr., Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations and the guest of honor was his excellency Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Marines with the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire cannons during a retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2024.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to present the U.S. Flag during a retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2024. Lt. Gen. Iiams served as the commander of United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command from April 2021 to September 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Soldiers with the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) execute advanced marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 7, 2024. The purpose of this live-fire training was to build joint-based camaraderie with the United States Army and enhance lethality. Marines and Soldiers engaged targets at unknown distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

Lance Cpl. Thomas B. Moore, rifleman, Bravo Company, Second Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Soldiers with the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) execute advanced marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 7, 2024. The purpose of this live-fire training was to build joint-based camaraderie with the United States Army and enhance lethality. Marines and Soldiers engaged targets at unknown distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps conduct a musical sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Cpl. Chase C. Coburn, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes the “chaos” sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Sgt. Maj. Jimmy F. Richard, Marine Barracks Washington sergeant major, executes report during an Evening Parade at the “Oldest Post of the Corps,” Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

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Photo by GySgt Rubin J. Tan

Barracks Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at MBW, Aug. 25, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. The guest of honor was His Excellency Lui Tuck Yew, Ambassador of Singapore to the United States of America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C.maneuver for cover and concealment during military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 27, 2024. MOUT training provides the organization, planning, and knowledge needed to be successful when conducting operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conduct a musical sequence during a performance at V. Sue Cleveland High School, Albuquerque, NM., Mar. 6, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment has offically wrapped up their west coast tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 19, 2023. The 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official and the guests of honor were the Rear Admiral Carey H. Cash, 21st Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps, Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff, retired Navy Chaplain, Reverend Dianna Pohlman-Bell, retired Navy Chaplain, Dr. Mae Pouget, Chaplain Parham’s daughter, and Dr. Thomas Parham III, Chaplain Parham’s son. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, perform Rampart Fanfare during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Aug. 11, 2023. The hosting official was Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada, 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Sergeant Moussa Ba, water support technician, and Sgt. Timothy D. Bennet Jr., electrician, Headquarters and Service Company, clear wreaths from gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery on Jan 20, 2023. Over the weekend, Marine Barracks Washington had the solemn honor of participating in clearing wreaths from over 250,000 gravesites in remembrance and honor of our nation’s fallen service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington execute eyes right during “pass in review” at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va, June 6, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. David J. Bligh, Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was The Honorable Sara Jacobs, U.S. Representative for California’s 51st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Robert Gronkowski, retired tight-end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, greets barracks Marines during a meet and greet session at Marine Barracks Washington on Jan 17, 2023. Gronkowski was introduced and given a tour of the barracks by Col. Robert A. Sucher, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, and Sgt Maj. Jesse E. Dorsey, Sergeant Major of Marine Barracks Washington. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna