U.S. Marines with "The President's Own" United States Marine Corps Band perform during the Cornerstone Spouses Event at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2025. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. The Lejeune Leadership Institute hosts workshops, including the Cornerstone Spouses Event, for Marine Corps spouses to understand their role and responsibilities as part of the Command Family Readiness Team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)
Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) is proud to announce the arrival of three electric buses, the first heavy variant electric vehicles in the Marine Corps, supporting the Department of Defenseā€™s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The first bus was delivered on July 1, 2024, with the remaining two expected soon.
