Chuckman
Senior Member
Apparently they have a new CO, and she's a she:
www.stripes.com
I have seen them a bunch, have been to the sunset parade at Marine Barracks 8th & I in DC, and it is a great show. But I really know zip about the ceremonial side of what they do, so I found this:
www.dvidshub.net
The Marines’ most hallowed ceremonial unit is getting its first female commander
Capt. Kelsey Hastings, a 2017 Naval Academy graduate, was named the Silent Drill Platoon’s commander for the 2023 parade season, the Marine Corps announced.
I have seen them a bunch, have been to the sunset parade at Marine Barracks 8th & I in DC, and it is a great show. But I really know zip about the ceremonial side of what they do, so I found this:
Preparing for parade season: Ceremonial Drill School
Parades at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., are phenomenal.It takes an enormous amount of coordination to make the Evening Parade happen. Crowds see the ceremonial marchers, the hostingelement, the
www.barracks.marines.mil
The introduction to Ceremonial Drill School
1st Lt. David Jones, assistant operations officer, and Staff Sgt. Kassandra Mendez, food service specialist, Marine Barracks Washington complete the final evaluation of Ceremonial Drill School. Jones and Mendez elaborate on what it takes to uphold the high standard of expectations at MBW. (U.S...