USMC Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks, Washington D.C.

• Nicknamed "The Commandant's Own": The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is known as "The Commandant's Own," signifying its direct reporting relationship to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. • Founded in 1934: The Corps was established in 1934 at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. to provide musical support for military and public ceremonies. • Distinctive Uniform: Members wear a unique ceremonial red and white uniform that distinguishes them from other Marine units, based on the traditional 19th-century Marine dress. • All-Marine Musicians: All members are fully trained Marines who have completed recruit training and Marine Combat Training, in addition to their musical duties. • No Woodwinds: The Drum & Bugle Corps features only brass instruments and percussion, unlike traditional military bands which include woodwinds. • "The Evening Parade": The Corps is a key participant in the famous Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, a D.C. tradition since 1957. • Worldwide Ambassadors: The unit travels extensively, performing at events, ceremonies, and competitions across the United States and internationally, representing the USMC. • Military Tattoos and Competitions: The Drum & Bugle Corps has performed at prestigious military tattoos and international festivals, including appearances in Switzerland, Scotland, and Japan. • Unique Instrumentation: The Corps uses custom-made bugles pitched in G, which are rare and unique to drum and bugle corps traditions. • Legacy of Excellence: The USMC Drum & Bugle Corps is one of the last active-duty military drum and bugle corps in the United States, preserving a proud musical tradition within the armed forces.