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From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ibukunowula Olabomi, lead mascot handler, Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, Gunnery Sgt. LeAndre Hinton, drillmaster, Marine Barracks Washington, H&S Company, and Gunnery Sgt. Brandon Parker, assistant drillmaster, H&S Company, Marine Barracks Washington, address Marines applying to serve as mascot handlers for the 2026 Parade Season during a selection board at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. The mascot handler is a vital role at 8th & I, supporting Cpl. Chesty XVI at the Friday Evening Parade and other events within the National Capital Region and beyond. Marines from H&S Company were nominated by their respective sections to be considered for the role of mascot handler, culminating in a selection board held by the drillmasters of Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)
| Date Taken: | 03.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.06.2026 10:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9595402 |
| VIRIN: | 260325-M-IW482-1029 |
| Resolution: | 7074x4718 |
| Size: | 3.27 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, D.C., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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