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)