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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

Washington, D.C.-
The Drum Major is a respected and coveted position within the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles is the current Drum Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the unit. Each year one NCO and one SNCO are chosen through an arduous audition to fill the role of the Drum Major and represent the D&B during the NCO Tuesday Sunset Parade and the SNCO Friday Evening Parade.

Staff Sgt. Codie Williams of Richardson, Texas will represent the D&B as the Staff NCO Drum Major during the SNCO Friday Evening Parade while the representative for the 2014 NCO Sunset Parade is Sgt. Matthew Moyer of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Every key billet during the parades will be filled by NCOs from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Positions traditionally held by senior Staff NCO's and Officers.

(Photo By: Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Miles/Released)

Washington, D.C.- The Drum Major is a respected and coveted position within the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles is the current Drum Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the unit. Each year one NCO and one SNCO are chosen through an arduous audition to fill the role of the Drum Major and represent the D&B during the NCO Tuesday Sunset Parade and the SNCO Friday Evening Parade. Staff Sgt. Codie Williams of Richardson, Texas will represent the D&B as the Staff NCO Drum Major during the SNCO Friday Evening Parade while the representative for the 2014 NCO Sunset Parade is Sgt. Matthew Moyer of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Every key billet during the parades will be filled by NCOs from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Positions traditionally held by senior Staff NCO's and Officers. (Photo By: Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Miles/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles

Washington, D.C.-
The Drum Major is a respected and coveted position within the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles is the current Drum Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the unit. Each year one NCO is chosen through an arduous audition to fill the role of the Drum Major and represent the D&B during the NCO Tuesday Sunset Parade which will be held on 12 August at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA. The representative for the 2014 NCO Sunset Parade is Sgt. Matthew Moyer.
In reference to being chosen as the NCO Drum Major, Sgt. Moyer stated "It is a chance to showcase what NCO's in the Corps' can do." Every key billet in the 12 August parade will be filled by NCOs from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Positions traditionally held by senior Staff NCO's and Officers. (Photo By: Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Miles/Released)

Washington, D.C.- The Drum Major is a respected and coveted position within the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles is the current Drum Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the unit. Each year one NCO is chosen through an arduous audition to fill the role of the Drum Major and represent the D&B during the NCO Tuesday Sunset Parade which will be held on 12 August at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA. The representative for the 2014 NCO Sunset Parade is Sgt. Matthew Moyer. In reference to being chosen as the NCO Drum Major, Sgt. Moyer stated "It is a chance to showcase what NCO's in the Corps' can do." Every key billet in the 12 August parade will be filled by NCOs from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Positions traditionally held by senior Staff NCO's and Officers. (Photo By: Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Miles/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles

Washington, D.C.-
The Drum Major is a respected and coveted position within the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles is the current Drum Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the unit. Each year one SNCO is chosen through an arduous audition to fill the role of the Drum Major and represent the D&B during the SNCO Friday Evening Parade, which will be held on 15 August at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

The representative for the 2014 SNCO Evening Parade is Staff Sgt. Codie Williams. In reference to being chosen as the SNCO Drum Major, Staff Sgt. Williams stated "I look forward to marching down the parade deck and leading the Marines in front of the public. It is a great chance to showcase how special ‘The Oldest Post’ is." Every key billet in the 15 August parade will be filled by SNCOs from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Positions traditionally held by senior Staff NCO's and Officers. (Photo By: Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Miles/Released)

Washington, D.C.- The Drum Major is a respected and coveted position within the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles is the current Drum Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the unit. Each year one SNCO is chosen through an arduous audition to fill the role of the Drum Major and represent the D&B during the SNCO Friday Evening Parade, which will be held on 15 August at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The representative for the 2014 SNCO Evening Parade is Staff Sgt. Codie Williams. In reference to being chosen as the SNCO Drum Major, Staff Sgt. Williams stated "I look forward to marching down the parade deck and leading the Marines in front of the public. It is a great chance to showcase how special ‘The Oldest Post’ is." Every key billet in the 15 August parade will be filled by SNCOs from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Positions traditionally held by senior Staff NCO's and Officers. (Photo By: Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Miles/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles

Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps bugler, performs as the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard finishes evening colors during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps bugler, performs as the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard finishes evening colors during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

Maj. Brian Dix, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps commanding officer, performs as the Body Bearers fire the ceremonial cannons during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Maj. Brian Dix, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps commanding officer, performs as the Body Bearers fire the ceremonial cannons during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major, stands at ease during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major, stands at ease during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

Maj. Brian Dix, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps commanding officer, performs during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Maj. Brian Dix, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps commanding officer, performs during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a former U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps member at a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a former U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps member at a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 6, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Larry Babilya/Released)

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 6, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Larry Babilya/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Larry Babilya

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 6, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 6, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

On Friday, "The Commandant's Own" inaugurated the 11th consecutive season of performing 'Ode to Joy' with synchronized cannon fire from the Body Bearer Section from Company B at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. Hosted by LtGen Robert Milstead, Marine Barracks honored the president of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Ms. Bonnie Carroll with over 400 family members of fallen heroes. It was an honor to launch this international hymn of freedom with our TAPS (www.taps.org) family.
(Photo by:Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive IV/Released)

On Friday, "The Commandant's Own" inaugurated the 11th consecutive season of performing 'Ode to Joy' with synchronized cannon fire from the Body Bearer Section from Company B at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. Hosted by LtGen Robert Milstead, Marine Barracks honored the president of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Ms. Bonnie Carroll with over 400 family members of fallen heroes. It was an honor to launch this international hymn of freedom with our TAPS (www.taps.org) family. (Photo by:Staff Sgt. Oscar L. Olive IV/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L Olive IV

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, watches the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during an indoor performance at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 25, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, watches the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during an indoor performance at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 25, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform during an indoor performance at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 25, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform during an indoor performance at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 25, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

The world-renowned Marine Corps Color Detachment performs at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 18. The detachment is composed of three performing ceremonial units from Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.: the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Corps Color Guard. Each year this highly skilled unit travels worldwide to demonstrate the discipline and professionalism of United States Marines.

The world-renowned Marine Corps Color Detachment performs at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 18. The detachment is composed of three performing ceremonial units from Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.: the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Corps Color Guard. Each year this highly skilled unit travels worldwide to demonstrate the discipline and professionalism of United States Marines.

Photo by Cpl. John Wilkes

The world-renowned Marine Corps Color Detachment performs at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 18. The detachment is composed of three performing ceremonial units from Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.: the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Corps Color Guard. Each year this highly skilled unit travels worldwide to demonstrate the discipline and professionalism of United States Marines.

The world-renowned Marine Corps Color Detachment performs at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 18. The detachment is composed of three performing ceremonial units from Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.: the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Corps Color Guard. Each year this highly skilled unit travels worldwide to demonstrate the discipline and professionalism of United States Marines.

Photo by Cpl. John Wilkes

The Blue Angels, Marine Corps' C-130 Hercules, known as "Fat Albert," flies over the Silent Drill Platoon at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 4. (Photo Released by: SSgt Oscar L. Olive IV)

The Blue Angels, Marine Corps' C-130 Hercules, known as "Fat Albert," flies over the Silent Drill Platoon at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 4. (Photo Released by: SSgt Oscar L. Olive IV)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L Olive IV

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, reviews the drill procedures with Sgt. Courtney Lawrence of "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps on February 13, 2014. The Drum & Bugle Corps along with the Silent Drill Platoon and Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps train for their upcoming Battle Color Ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Oscar L. Olive IV)(RELEASED)

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The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, reviews the drill procedures with Sgt. Courtney Lawrence of "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps on February 13, 2014. The Drum & Bugle Corps along with the Silent Drill Platoon and Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps train for their upcoming Battle Color Ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Oscar L. Olive IV)(RELEASED) Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/image/1167798/commandant-visits-drum-bugle-corps-mcas-yuma#.Uv_N4qVU_nY#ixzz2tQO6RAdo

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L Olive IV

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, addresses "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps on February 13, 2014. The Drum & Bugle Corps along with the Silent Drill Platoon and Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps train for their upcoming Battle Color Ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Oscar L. Olive IV)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, addresses "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps on February 13, 2014. The Drum & Bugle Corps along with the Silent Drill Platoon and Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps train for their upcoming Battle Color Ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Oscar L. Olive IV)(RELEASED)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar L Olive IV

The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps