Armed Forces

Friday night we took a trip to DC to watch the Marine parade in front of the Commandants home. The Commandants home is the longest continuiously occupied buiding in DC. It was built in 1806 and you would think it was designed and painted yesterday. The barracks there house Marine officers and the beloved mascott "Chestee the 12th" He is a Engish Bulldog and retired the night we were there. "Chestee the 13th" was inducted in as their new mascott. They even had a retirement party for Chestee the 13th Friday morning. That dog is treated better that most humans :) We also got see the Silent Drill Platoon. Its about 30 Marines that perform with ther bayonets (10 pounds each). They were amazing! They all did the same exact thing. They do a routine and execute it in perfect time with with each other. If you ever have a chance to go see this parade, do it. The tickets go fast so plan ahead.