The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard marches under a fireworks presentation during a rodeo event in Houston. Gunnery Sgt. Mike Bate (left rear), had led the Marines of the MCG in dozens of parades, rodeos and events. - The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard marches under a fireworks presentation during a rodeo event in Houston. Gunnery Sgt. Mike Bate (left rear), had led the Marines of the MCG in dozens of parades, rodeos and events.