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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

Marine Barracks, 8th and I

Washington, D.C.

Archive: March, 2004

'New resident' at Barracks;Picture perfect return for former CMC

One of the oldest buildings in the nation's capital recently received a new face but not one that you would expect—nor one that you would see from the street. The Home of the Commandants received its new 'face' Mar. 23—that of the 32nd CMC, General James L. Jones. Jones, now the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR) and the Commander of the

"A" Company Marines Tackle Mountain;;From marching on the parade deck, to marching on top of Briery Mountain

On Feb. 29 a Marine detachment from "A" Company, Second Platoon, reinforced with a squad from First Platoon journeyed to the rough terrain of Camp Dawson, West Virginia for a taste of mountain and arctic training. Upon arrival, the objective was clear -- mountains; more so, how to ascend and descend them as a platoon employing tactical techniques.

Keeping the Peace, "B" Company receives non-lethal training

Accepting the consequences, you turn around and wait for the pain that's about to hit your face. One solid spray and the fire is burning, halfway through 10 pushups and your skin feels radioactive while apparently someone thought it would be funny to jam needles in your eyeballs; at least that's how it feels. "Follow my voice," screams an escort as