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The official battle color of the Corps is maintained by Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (“8th and I”), and carried by the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps. The position of the Color Sergeant was first officially designated in 1965 and was first held by Gunnery Sgt. Shelton L. Eakin. The billet is a two-year tour open to all Sergeants; the only caveat being that the applicant must be at least tall and pass a rigorous White House security check. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps traditionally carries the Flag of the President of the United States at state dinners and other official functions, and leads the color guard at various parades and ceremonies.

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  • Flag of the United States Marine Corps
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  • The official battle color of the Corps is maintained by Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (“8th and I”), and carried by the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps. The position of the Color Sergeant was first officially designated in 1965 and was first held by Gunnery Sgt. Shelton L. Eakin. The billet is a two-year tour open to all Sergeants; the only caveat being that the applicant must be at least tall and pass a rigorous White House security check. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps traditionally carries the Flag of the President of the United States at state dinners and other official functions, and leads the color guard at various parades and ceremonies.
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  • Personal flags of the Commandant, a general, lieutenant general, major general, and brigadier general
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  • left
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  • center
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  • 150(xsd:integer)
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  • horizontal
Alt
  • Red flag with four white five-point stars in a centered diamond arrangement
  • Red flag with three white five-point stars in a centered triange arrangement, peak upward
  • Red flag with a gold and grey Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem centered, surrounded by four white five-point stars
  • Red flag with one centered white five-point star
  • Red flag with two white five-point stars in a centered horizontal line
Image
  • US Marine Corps Brigadier General Flag.svg
  • US Marine Corps General Flag.svg
  • US Marine Corps Lieutenant General Flag.svg
  • US Marine Corps Major General Flag.svg
  • Flag of the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.svg
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  • The official battle color of the Corps is maintained by Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (“8th and I”), and carried by the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps. The position of the Color Sergeant was first officially designated in 1965 and was first held by Gunnery Sgt. Shelton L. Eakin. The billet is a two-year tour open to all Sergeants; the only caveat being that the applicant must be at least tall and pass a rigorous White House security check. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps traditionally carries the Flag of the President of the United States at state dinners and other official functions, and leads the color guard at various parades and ceremonies.
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