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Video by Gunnery Sgt. Kristin Bagley, Lance Cpl. Samantha Bray, Master Gunnery Sgt. Chad McMeen, Cpl. Annika Moody, Cpl. Warren Smith

Body Bearers Gym Teaser

Defense Media Activity - Marines

June 5, 2017 | 1:00

U.S. Marine Corps Body Bearer, Cpl. Salvatore Sciascia, talks about some of what it takes to be a Body Bearer in this teaser. The Marine body bearers are an elite group of 15 Marines stationed in Washington, D.C., whose primary mission is to bear the caskets at funerals for Marines, former Marines, and Marine family members at Arlington National Cemetery and the surrounding cemeteries in the National Capitol Region. The Body Bearer section is also the saluting battery at 8th and I, firing three 40mm cannons renders honors for special events and visiting dignitaries.