Battle Color ceremony dazzles base community

The US Marine Corps’ Battle Color Detachment dazzled thousands during their annual performance at Camp Pendleton, March. 19.

The ceremony began with performances by 90 Marine musicians with Drum and Bugle Corps dressed in ceremonial red and white uniforms. The unit is commonly referred to as “The Commandant’s Own,” and is currently the only Drum and Bugle Corps in the US Armed Forces.

Following the musical entourage, the 24-man Silent Drill Platoon performed precise drill movements conducted completely without verbal commands. Ten-pound M1 rifles flew from Marine to Marine, displaying unparall...