Gunnery Sgt. Joshua D. Dannemiller, assistant drum

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua D. Dannemiller, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, leads the D&B across the parade deck as a part of their “slow march” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 31, 2020. The Honorable Mr. James F. Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN (RD&A)), was the guest of honor, and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, was the hosting official for the evening. To effectively host Evening Parades, the Barracks follows Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. Additionally, we apply several of Washington D.C.’s safeguards to include: physical distancing for patrons, health screenings, and mandatory wear of protective equipment.