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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.

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Archive: July, 2005

Security company Marines take on Catoctin Mountain Triathon

In 1974, the first official triathlon was conceived and directed in San Diego just miles away from the west coast Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Since then, the sporting event has spread from coast to coast of the United States and globally. Leathernecks and Sailors of Marine Security Company and the Naval Support Facility in Thurmont, Md., held a

Battle Colors receive new streamers

Three new campaign streamers were added to the official battle colors of the Marine Corps during Marine Barracks Washington’s Friday Evening Parade, July 15, 2005. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee, affixed the Afghanistan Campaign streamer, Iraq Campaign streamer and “Global War on Terrorism” service streamer during a

Marines attack streets of DC

Tourists wandering through the museums and monuments of our national capitol region may be treated to a privileged sight this year -- a motivated “Few” United States Marines running in the heat of the day. “Oorah!” shouts Staff Sgt. Josue Santoyo to running partner, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Mills. “Get some!” Sporting a motivated high-and-tight,