Yucaipa High students in store for outstanding Marine Corps performance

YUCAIPA - Yucaipa High School is hosting the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard Performance Ceremony on Monday, March 2nd, at 10 a.m. in the Yucaipa High Stadium.

The ceremony will consist of the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, The Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Silent Drill Platoon.

The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps is known world-wide as a premier musical marching unit. It is also designated as "The Commandant's Own", a title noting their special status as musicians for the Commandant. The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a twenty-four man rifle platoon that performs a unique precision drill exhibition.

As a former Marine (1967-'71) I've had the good fortune to see these outstanding Marine Corps units perform while on active duty, and I've had the honor to photograph them when I returned to civilian life.

Later in the day check back because I will be posting a photo gallery.

This is a school event only for students and staff to kick off Tolerance Week, but should you get the opportunity to attend future performances, please do so - you won't regret it.

Semper Fi!