The Keepers of Tradition

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., also known as “8th & I,” is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. On this historical plot of land we conduct the most precise drill, as well as provide security and conduct ceremonies throughout the nation’s capital. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Robert Knapp and Cpl. James Bourgeois) […]

Commandos endure icy platoon live fire training

Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, and 41st Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, join forces to practice operating in extreme conditions during a platoon live fire training exercise, November 14, at Fort Drum, New York. Catamount Soldiers provided support by fire as Mountain Sappers breached a wire obstacle during the […]