Lebanon High School hosted the United States Marine Corps’ Silent Drill Platoon in a special performance as part of the USMC’s 250th anniversary. The platoon, known for choreographed marching ...

As part of the year-long 250th birthday celebration for the U.S. Marine Corps, ... (with a performance by the Silent Drill Platoon, Color Guard, and Band prior to the National Anthem) ...

Sun, June 1: Nashville Superspeedway Cracker Barrel 400: The 2 nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, the Silent Drill Platoon and USMC equipment will all be on hand, along with commemorations during the ...

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon executed a drill sequence during the Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” C-130J Super Hercules flyover at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz.

In 2023, Capt. Kelsey Hastings became the Platoon Commander for the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the first female to hold that role. Under her leadership, the unit exemplified the ...

Fast-forward to 2025, and the U.S. Marine Corps has around 177,200 active duty service members who fight on land, ... Silent Drill Platoon. DoD News Features / Wikimedia Commons.

Lance Cpl. John Nelson, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs during a Friday Evening Parade. Nelson, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, is now supporting veterans ...

Note for prospective recruits: You are unlikely to be spinning antiquated rifles alongside the Silent Drill Platoon on a ship’s flight deck in the middle of the ocean.

Fleet Fest features special performances and exhibitions by the 1st Marine Division Marching Band and Brass Band, the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the 191st Army Brass and ...

The Silent Drill Platoon’s 24-man team displays the discipline and pride of the Corps with calculated movements and precise handling of their 10.5 lbs. rifles with fixed bayonets.