Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-12-11 09:33:00 Navy Lt. John R. Logan finishes working in the So Others Might Eat Food kitchen in Washington, Dec. 11. Logan was instrumental in developing the relationship between the charity organization and Marine Barracks Washington, said Don Dixon, SOME Director of Volunteer and Food Services.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-12-11 07:00:00 Brenda Edwards, a volunteer with the Foundry United Methodist church, cooks eggs for the So Others Might Eat food kitchen in Washington, Dec. 11. The volunteers worked with Marines, Sailors and civilians from Marine Barracks Washington to cook and serve more than 350 guests that morning, using more than 900 fresh eggs.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-12-11 07:24:00 Sgt. Logan Wilburn, 2nd platoon sergeant, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, prepares scrambled eggs for the needy at the So Others Might Eat food kitchen in Washington, Dec. 11. Minutes later he would be serving hundreds of guests, including those who are homeless, poor, mentally ill, or suffering from addiction.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-12-11 08:42:00 Pfc. Daniel Holder, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stacks chairs before his group of volunteers sweeps and mops the deck of the So Others Might Eat food kitchen in Washington, Dec. 11. The demand for charity services has increased dramatically since the recession began, and many families are now seeking help from SOME.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 13:59:00 Sgt. Jason O. Sackey and Sgt. Brian M. Kauten enjoy a few spins around the dance floor with some a couple guests during a Thanksgiving celebration aboard the Odyssey III, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 10:23:00 Sgt. Brenell L. Watson from Marine Barracks Washington escorts a guest down to the pre-boarding area before taking to the Potomac Rver aboard the Odyssey III for a Thanksgiving dinner and celebration, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 10:23:00 Sgt. Joacob S Thompson from Marine Barracks Washington escorts a guest to the pre-boarding area before taking to the Potomac Rver aboard the Odyssey III for a Thanksgiving dinner and celebration, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 10:39:00 Sgt. Jacob S. Thompson from Marine Barracks Washington escorts a guest to the pre-boarding area before taking to the Potomac Rver aboard the Odyssey III for a Thanksgiving dinner and celebration, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 13:57:00 Sgt. Brian M. Kauten, Marine Barracks Washingon, dances with a guest during a Thanksgiving celebrtaion aboard the Odyssey III, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 11:19:00 Cpl. Moncelly Fuller, fiscal clerk, Marine Barracks Washington, takes a few moments to greet a few veterans before departing on a Thanksgiving voyage aboard the Odyssey III, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza
Date: 2008-11-25 14:26:00 Lt. Col Michael R. Ford, Army National Guard Aviation and Safety Division, stands with devil dogs from Marine Barracks Washington after a Thanksgiving celebration aboard the Odyssey III, Nov. 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-11-07 14:37:00 Maj. Edward Greeley escorts the casket of Col. John Ripley during his funeral at U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 3. The funeral was said to be one of the largest ever held at the academy.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-11-07 14:59:00 Col. Andrew H. Smith, Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer, leads an escort of Marines including the U.S. Marine Band, during the funeral of Col. John Ripley at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 7.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-11-07 15:14:00 The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers raise the casket of Col. John Ripley towards the heavens as a final tribute for a fallen Marine. Ripley, an alumni of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., was buried there Nov. 7.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-11-07 11:59:00 The Marine Corps Color Guard stands watch over the funeral of Col. John Ripley at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov 7. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Scott A. Jewel, holds the national flag, while the Marine to his left carries the official Battle Colors of the Marine Corps.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-11-07 13:22:00 Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks in remembrance of Col. John Ripley during the funeral at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 7. Ripley was a devoted husband and father and a supporter of traditional military values, said Conway.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-11-03 15:58:00 The U.S. Marine Corps Body Bearers from Marine Barracks Washington carry Gen. Robert H. Barrows during his funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrows, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-11-03 16:23:00 Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, receives a flag from Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent during the funeral service for Gen. Robert H. Barrows in St. Francisville, La., Nov 3. Barrows, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-11-03 16:26:00 Maj. John Barclay leads more than 100 Marines from Marine Barracks Washington away from Gen. Robert H. Barrows' final resting place after his funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrows, the retired 27th CMC, who served for more than 40 years through three wars, passed away Oct. 30.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-11-03 15:53:00 "The President's Own," U.S. Marine Band, makes its way to the final resting place of Gen. Robert H. Barrows. Barrows, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-11-03 13:28:00 Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, along with Sgt. Major Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, lead Marines from Marine Barracks Washington during Gen Robert H. Barrows' funeral in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 3. Barrows, the 27th CMC, a veteran of three wars, with more than 40 years of service, passed away Oct. 30.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-10-07 19:27:00 The drum line of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., marches past "Big Tex" at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Oct. 7. The Drum and Bugle Corps has performed at the state fair for more than 40 consecutive years.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-10-07 19:21:00 Staff Sgt. Alexandra Perkins leads the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during the "Starlight Parade" at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Oct. 7. Perkins is the first female to lead the Drum and Bugle Corps from a Drum Major position.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-10-07 09:34:00 Gunnery Sgt. Roger Wright speaks with a high school audience about the Marine Corps in Dallas, Oct. 9. The Drum and Bugle Corps or "The Commandant's Own" has travelled to perform at the State Fair for more than 40 consecutive years and puts time aside to visit people in their local communities.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-09-27 16:44:00 U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps Director Chief Warrant Officer Brian J. Dix and Drum Major Master Sgt. Kevin Buckles joke with audience during the unit's performance at Marine Corps Square located in the State Fair of Texas' grounds, Oct. 1. The Drum and Bugle Corps or "The Commandant's Own" has performed at the state fair for more than 40 consecutive years.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-09-26 19:33:00 The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., performs at the opening ceremony of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sept. 25. The Drum and Bugle Corps or "The Commandant's Own" has performed at the state fair for more than 40 consecutive years.
Unit: Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-09-26 19:06:00 The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., performs at the opening ceremony of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sept. 25. The Drum and Bugle Corps or "The Commandant's Own" has performed at the state fair for more than 40 consecutive years.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Sgt. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-10-07 19:24:00 Staff Sgt. Alexandra Perkins leads the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during the "Starlight Parade" at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Oct. 7. Perkins is the first female to lead the Drum and Bugle Corps from a Drum Major position.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-18 08:52:00 Sgt. Scott A. Jewel, 32nd Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, instructs Young Marines in ceremonial colors drill at Marine Barracks Washington, July 18. The Manassas Young Marines toured Marine Barracks Washington and received personal instruction from members of the Marine Corps Color Guard.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-18 09:11:00 Lance Cpl. Jake Summerton instructs Young Marine Pvt. Robert Jackson on ceremonial drill at Marine Barracks Washington, July 18. Summerton is a member of the Marine Corps Color Guard and performs in hundreds of ceremonies each year.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Chris Dobbs
Date: 2008-07-25 08:15:00 Col. W. Blake Crowe, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Sgt. Chesty XII, the former mascot of the Barracks, during his retirement ceremony in Washington, July 25.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-25 07:56:00 Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention as his retirement certificate is read during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25. Chesty served for 40 dog years as mascot.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-25 07:35:00 Sgt. Chesty XIII plays with Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, during a parade practice at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25. Chesty XII would retire minutes later and be succeeded by Chesty XIII.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-07-17 10:27:00 Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, closes his eyes as he enjoys a final concert by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 17.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-17 11:22:00 The parade staff salutes Gen. Robert Magnus, 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 17.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-17 11:01:00 Gen. Robert Magnus, 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses several hundred guests during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 17.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-17 10:52:00 Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents to Certificate of Retirement to Gen. Robert Magnus, 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 17.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Chris Dobbs
Date: 2008-07-14 07:47:00 Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lucado, fiscal clerk, fires on simulated targets at an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 14.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Chris Dobbs
Date: 2008-07-14 07:46:00 Cpl. Moncelly Fuller, fiscal clerk, fires at simulated targets at an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at Marine Barracks, Washington, July 14.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-02 16:26:00 Gen. James F. Amos enjoys a laugh with Gen. James T. Conway as he is pinned a four-star general by his wife, Bonnie, daughter, Jaymie and son, Joshua, during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 2. Amos is slated to become the 31st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps July 8.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-07-02 16:24:00 Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, right, promotes Lt. Gen. James F. Amos, formerly deputy commandant for combat development and integration, to general at Marine Barracks Washington July 2. Amos is slated to become assistant commandant July 8.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-05-17 10:48:00 Gunnery Sgt. Henry L. Baul (ret.) receives an honors shot photograph from Maj. Miranda Smith, Marine Barracks Washington Protocol Officer. Baul was the guest of honor at the Marine Barracks Washington Evening Parade, May 16. Lt. Gen. Ronald Coleman, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs was the evening's hosting official. In 1942, Baul was the ninth African American to join the Marine Corps, enlisting out of the Washington Navy Yard.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-05-17 10:28:00 Gunnery Sgt. Henry L. Baul was the guest of honor at the Marine Barracks Washington Evening Parade, May 16. Lt. Gen. Ronald Coleman, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs and the evening's hosting official, salutes during the pass-in-review with Col. W. Blake Crowe, Barracks commanding officer. In 1942, Baul was the ninth African American to join the Marine Corps, enlisting out of the Washington Navy Yard.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Lance Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer
Date: 2008-05-16 21:13:00 The Marines of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., honored Gunnery Sgt. Henry L. Baul and the Montford Point Marines at an Evening Parade, May 16. Fitting that the "Oldest Post of the Corps," founded in 1801, would pay tribute to the first Black American Marines, who attended segregated boot camp at Montford Point Camp in Camp Lejeune, N.C., from 1942 to 1949.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-04-12 12:33:00 Sherwood D. Goldberge, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, awards the 1st place trophy to Capt. John Greenwood, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, platoon commander, at the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Ceremonial Drill Competition. In a tough competition between SDP, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, the U.S. Army Drill Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team, the Silent Drill Platoon won with its trademark precision drill inspection sequence.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-04-12 12:29:00 The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon awaits the results of the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Ceremonial Drill Competition in the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C., April 12. The Platoon won the event where the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard all competed for the distinction of best ceremonial drill team.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-04-12 12:31:00 The U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team awaits the judges decision on who won the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Ceremonial Drill Competition in the National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C., April 12. The team competed against the U.S. Navy Ceremonail Guard Drill Team, the U.S. Army Drill Team and the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, who won the event.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-04-12 12:30:00 The U.S. Army Drill team platoon sergeant watches the judges as they decide who won the event. The team competed with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team, and the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, who won the event.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-04-12 11:32:00 The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon Marines catch their rifles after tossing in the air at the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Ceremonial Drill Competition in the National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C., April 12. The platoon won because of its hallmark precision and crowd pleasing inspection sequence.
Unit: Marine Barracks 8th & I
Byline: Cpl. John J. Parry
Date: 2008-04-12 11:37:00 Cpl. Anthony Hill inspects his Marines at the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Ceremonial Drill Competition, April 12. The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon won the event over the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, the U.S. Army Drill Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team. |