Miramar Battle Color Ceremony Leaves Flightline All but Silent

Hundreds of leathernecks, family members, retirees and special guests gathered at the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar CA, to get a rare glimpse of the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and Color Guard, Mar 1. The band, also known as "The Command...

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Published inLeatherneck Vol. 87; no. 5; p. 41
Main Author Sayas, John
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Quantico Marine Corps Association 01.05.2004
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Armed forces
Rites & ceremonies
Hawaii
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Summary:Hundreds of leathernecks, family members, retirees and special guests gathered at the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar CA, to get a rare glimpse of the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and Color Guard, Mar 1. The band, also known as "The Commandant's Own," along with the Silent drill Platoon performed in the ceremony as part of their annual West Coast Performance Tour that included Marine corps installations and local schools.
ISSN:0023-981X