(Marine Corps) The Marine Corps’ prestigious Silent Drill Platoon will be commanded by a woman for the first time starting Monday. Capt. Kelsey M. Hastings will assume leadership of the 24 ...

The Marine Corps is investigating claims of hazing involving members of the Silent Drill Platoon, Corps officials announced on Tuesday. On Nov. 2, five Marines were placed in pretrial confinement ...

One of the high points of the performance is the rifle-inspection sequence, when a drill master goes down the ranks of Marines ... According to the Corps, the platoon members come from Corps ...

When Capt. Kelsey Hastings takes command of the Marine Corps’ revered Silent Drill Platoon later this month, she will become the unit’s first female leader — and its first-ever female member.

To exemplify the Marine Corps' high standards, the Silent Drill Platoon was formed in 1948. Composed of a 24-man rifle platoon, the Silent Drill Platoon performs at various venues across the ...

The Marine Corps' Silent Drill Platoon, a 24-person team, performs for hundreds of thousands of spectators annually during events in Washington, D.C.; across the country; and abroad. The highly ...

The Marine Corps' Silent Drill Platoon, Drum and Bugle Corps and Color Guard will perform at 11 a.m. March 19 on Parris Island's parade deck. The platoon, corps and color guard comprise the Marine ...

CANTON, Ohio – The Pro Football Hall of Fame will host the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon for a free performance at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, and offer free museum admission to military ...