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    Sail 250 Norfolk Silent Drill Platoon [Image 13 of 17]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremonial formation is taking place on a well-manicured lawn adjacent to a white colonial-style building decorated with patriotic bunting. A line of Marines in dress blues with white trousers and covers stand at attention holding rifles, while civilians and uniformed personnel watch from the left side. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely on a patriotic holiday such as Independence Day or Memorial Day.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.21.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea 

    2nd Marine Division

    Local residents spectate U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, as part of SAIL 250 in Norfolk, Virginia, June 21, 2026. SAIL250 Virginia celebrate America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout Hampton Roads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

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    Date Taken: 06.21.2026
    Date Posted: 06.22.2026 00:20
    Photo ID: 9764341
    VIRIN: 260621-M-UT443-1089
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 5.99 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A formation of United States Marine Corps personnel in dress blue uniforms are standing at attention on a grass field during what appears to be a formal ceremony or parade. The Marines are arranged in multiple rows, holding rifles at their sides, with one individual standing slightly forward in a command position. The setting appears to be an outdoor venue near a coastal area under clear skies.
    A formation of United States Marine Corps personnel in dress blue uniforms are standing at attention during a formal ceremonial event outdoors. The central figure, a senior non-commissioned officer identifiable by chevron rank insignia and multiple service medals, holds a ceremonial sword. The Marines are arranged in precise rows on a grass field under a clear sky.
    A formation of United States Marines in dress blue uniforms is assembled on a grass field during what appears to be a formal ceremonial event. A senior officer or NCO in the foreground, distinguished by multiple medals and a ceremonial sword/baton, is walking alongside the formation. The setting appears to be an outdoor venue with vegetation and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs a precision rifle drill exhibition on a grass field before a crowd of spectators. The Marines are dressed in their distinctive dress blue uniforms with white trousers, white gloves, and white barracks covers, executing synchronized rifle movements with fixed bayonets. The event appears to be a public patriotic ceremony, likely on or near a military installation or community venue.
    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremonial drill team is performing a precision drill exhibition on a grass field, viewed from behind. The Marines are dressed in their formal dress blue uniforms with white trousers, white covers (caps), and white belts, with some carrying rifles. A crowd of civilian spectators lines both sides of the field, watching the performance in front of colonial-style white buildings decorated with American flags and patriotic bunting.
    A military drill team, appearing to be U.S. Marines in dress uniforms, performs a precision rifle drill on a green lawn flanked by white colonial-style buildings decorated with American flags and patriotic bunting. Spectators line both sides and watch from balconies, suggesting a patriotic public event such as a Fourth of July celebration or military ceremony. The formation is marching away from the camera in coordinated movement.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon or ceremonial rifle unit performs a precision drill routine on a grass field in front of a colonial-style building decorated with patriotic bunting. The Marines are dressed in their distinctive dress blues with white trousers, white covers, and white gloves, executing synchronized rifle movements. Spectators watch from the building's porch, balcony, and surrounding lawn area.
    A United States Marine Corps drill team or ceremonial unit is performing a precision marching drill on a grass field before a civilian audience. The Marines are dressed in their distinctive dress blues with white trousers, white covers (caps), and white gloves, carrying rifles. The event appears to be a public ceremonial performance, likely at a military installation or patriotic event, with red, white, and blue bunting visible on a building in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Marines in dress blues (blue-black tunics with white trousers and white covers) stands at attention on a grass field during what appears to be a ceremonial parade or public event. Spectators line the background, watching from porches, balconies, and ground level of colorful coastal-style homes decorated with patriotic red, white, and blue bunting. An American flag is visible in the background, suggesting a patriotic holiday or military ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremonial drill team is performing a precision rifle drill on a grass field, with rifles fitted with bayonets held at identical angles in perfect alignment. The Marines are dressed in formal dress blues with white trousers, white gloves, and white covers (caps). A crowd of spectators lines both sides of the field, with colonial-style white buildings decorated with patriotic bunting visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon or ceremonial rifle unit performs a precision rifle exhibition on a grass field before a crowd of spectators. The Marines are dressed in formal dress blues with white covers and white trousers, executing synchronized rifle maneuvers. The event appears to be a patriotic celebration, likely Fourth of July or Memorial Day, based on the red, white, and blue bunting decorating the surrounding buildings.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon or ceremonial rifle drill team is performing a precision rifle exhibition on a grass lawn in front of colonial-style buildings decorated with patriotic bunting. One Marine is tossing or spinning a rifle in the air while others stand at attention in formal dress blues with white covers and white trousers. A large crowd of spectators watches from the lawn, porches, and balconies of the surrounding buildings.
    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremonial formation is taking place on a well-manicured lawn adjacent to a white colonial-style building decorated with patriotic bunting. A line of Marines in dress blues with white trousers and covers stand at attention holding rifles, while civilians and uniformed personnel watch from the left side. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely on a patriotic holiday such as Independence Day or Memorial Day.
    Three U.S. Marines in dress blues stand at attention with rifles during a formal ceremony on a lawn in front of a residential building numbered 9730. Spectators watch from porches, balconies, and the surrounding lawn area. American flags and patriotic bunting decorate the building, suggesting a patriotic holiday or military ceremony.
    A formation of U.S. Marine Corps personnel in dress blues (blue coat, white trousers, white covers) stand at attention on a grass lawn during what appears to be a ceremonial parade or review. Spectators, including families with children, are seated on the grass to the left observing the event. Small American flags are planted in the ground near the audience area, suggesting a patriotic holiday or military ceremony.
    U.S. Marines in dress blues and white trousers interact with civilians, including children, at what appears to be a public patriotic event or ceremony. The setting is a well-maintained lawn in front of a green colonial-style building decorated with patriotic bunting. The atmosphere is festive and community-oriented, with a crowd of spectators gathered around.
    A outdoor military ceremony or post-ceremony gathering is taking place on a green lawn between rows of large white colonial-style homes decorated with red, white, and blue patriotic bunting. United States Marines in dress blues (dark jackets with white trousers) are mingling with civilian attendees, some carrying ceremonial rifles. The setting and decorations suggest a patriotic holiday event, likely the Fourth of July or a similar national observance.

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