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Marines with MCB Camp Lejeune conduct the wreath Laying ceremony for the third Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Thomas J. McHugh at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2021. The wreath laying is an annual event held on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the previous Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps.

The Body Bearers at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., are tasked with the solemn job of laying Marines to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. This video highlights some of the training that Marines need to complete to earn the title Body Bearer. There is a sound bite from Lance Cpl. Michael Ryder of Miami, Fl.

Marines of Marine Forces Reserve honor Maj. Daniel Carmick Nov. 10th for his part in both the history of the Marine Corps and New Orleans. MARFORRES honors Maj. Carmick every year by placing a wreath at his gravesite. Includes a sound bite from Judge John Grout, the President of the Marine Support Group in New Orleans.

Calverton National Cemetery employees and guests conducts a special ceremony for veterans who had no one attend their funeral, April 13. On the second Wednesday of each month the cemetery organizes a color guard and a flag-folding detail to give proper honors to these deceased service members who were buried without friends or family at their own ceremony. Michael Picerno, Calverton National Cemetery director, estimates that 300-400 veterans are buried each year without friends or family at their service. Also available in high definition.