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The U.S. Marine Corps Commandants own Drum and Bugle Corps march before performing at the Peatross Parade Deck on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., on Mar. 15, 2016. The Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Color Guard perform annually on Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Commandants own Drum and Bugle Corps march before performing at the Peatross Parade Deck on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., on Mar. 15, 2016. The Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Color Guard perform annually on Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier

Corporal Ramiro De Leon performs "Taps" on the Marine Corps birthday at Arlington National Cemetery. (US Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)

Corporal Ramiro De Leon performs "Taps" on the Marine Corps birthday at Arlington National Cemetery. (US Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Skye Davis

"The Commandant's Own" performs for the Passage of Command between Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th commandant of the Marine Corps, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2015.

"The Commandant's Own" performs for the Passage of Command between Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th commandant of the Marine Corps, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Skye Davis

Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles (left), Drum Major of the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, leads the parade staff at the retirement ceremony of Sergeant Major James E. Booker. Master Sergeant Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, pictured on the right, served as adjutant for the ceremony.

Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles (left), Drum Major of the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, leads the parade staff at the retirement ceremony of Sergeant Major James E. Booker. Master Sergeant Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, pictured on the right, served as adjutant for the ceremony.

Photo by SSgt Oscar Olive

Pictured from above, "The Commandant's Own" performs a concert during a Friday evening parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive/Released)

Pictured from above, "The Commandant's Own" performs a concert during a Friday evening parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Olive

Staff Sergeant Codie Williams leads "The Commandant's Own" as drum major during Sergeant Major James E. Booker's retirement ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive/Released)

Staff Sergeant Codie Williams leads "The Commandant's Own" as drum major during Sergeant Major James E. Booker's retirement ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive/Released)

Photo by SSgt Oscar Olive

Members of "The Commandant's Own" baritone bugle section perform during the Sunset Parade held in Arlington, Virginia at the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Sierras/Released)

Members of "The Commandant's Own" baritone bugle section perform during the Sunset Parade held in Arlington, Virginia at the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Sierras/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Sierras

Preparing to play "Taps," Staff Sergeant Codie Williams at the foot of the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive/Released)

Preparing to play "Taps," Staff Sergeant Codie Williams at the foot of the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Olive

Members of "The Commandant's Own" mellophone bugle section perform during the "Music in Motion" drill show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla McTaw/Released)

Members of "The Commandant's Own" mellophone bugle section perform during the "Music in Motion" drill show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla McTaw/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla McTaw

Soprano bugler, Staff Sergeant Michael Coleman, performs "To The Colors" and strikes "8 Bells" during the Morning Colors Ceremonial Sequence. Marine Barracks Washington is the only post in the corps that continues the tradition of live bugle calls. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)

Soprano bugler, Staff Sergeant Michael Coleman, performs "To The Colors" and strikes "8 Bells" during the Morning Colors Ceremonial Sequence. Marine Barracks Washington is the only post in the corps that continues the tradition of live bugle calls. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

Ceremonial Bugler, Staff Sergeant Codie Williams, performs Taps in conclusion to the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 12. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)

Ceremonial Bugler, Staff Sergeant Codie Williams, performs Taps in conclusion to the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 12. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

The "Field Crew" element of the The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps consists of 36 Marines. Highlighted by the thunderous sounds of the traditional rope tension drums, their contribution of the musical entertainment is always a crowd favorite.

The "Field Crew" element of the The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps consists of 36 Marines. Highlighted by the thunderous sounds of the traditional rope tension drums, their contribution of the musical entertainment is always a crowd favorite.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Quiles

The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs as part of a joint ceremony with the Fort Henry Guard located at Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the joint defense of North America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)

The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs as part of a joint ceremony with the Fort Henry Guard located at Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the joint defense of North America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skye Davis/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Skye A. Davis

Soprano buglers with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Rooftop Fanfare" during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 29, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla McTaw/Released)

Soprano buglers with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform "Rooftop Fanfare" during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 29, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla McTaw/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla McTaw

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the evening parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2015.Since September 1956, marching and musical units from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., have been paying tribute to those whose “uncommon valor was a common virtue” by presenting sunset parades in the shadow of the 32-foot high figures of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Sierras/Released)

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the evening parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2015.Since September 1956, marching and musical units from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., have been paying tribute to those whose “uncommon valor was a common virtue” by presenting sunset parades in the shadow of the 32-foot high figures of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Sierras/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Sierras

An Evening Parade is held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 22, 2015. . The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934 and features the Silent Drill Platoon, the U.S. Marine Band, and the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and two marching companies. More than 3,500 guests attend the parade every week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell/Released)

An Evening Parade is held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 22, 2015. . The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934 and features the Silent Drill Platoon, the U.S. Marine Band, and the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and two marching companies. More than 3,500 guests attend the parade every week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 22, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/ Released)

The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 22, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney/ Released)

Photo by Cpl Christian Varney

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“The Commandant’s Own,” The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Barracks, Oct. 29, 2014. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Joseph C. Gray took over responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness as the Barracks sergeant major.

“The Commandant’s Own,” The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Barracks, Oct. 29, 2014. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Joseph C. Gray took over responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness as the Barracks sergeant major.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter

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