U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during an evening parade, July 17, 2015. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official for the July 17 evening parade, and the Guest of Honor was Sen. John J. Reed. The Evening Parade summer tradition began in 1934 and features the Silent Drill Platoon, the U.S. Marine Band, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and two marching companies. More than 3,500 guests attend the parade every week. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey D. Stuart /Released)