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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: November, 2007

MCI names 2007 Graduate of the Year

Sergeant Melvin D. Taylor's drive for academic excellence has paved the road to success, not only to achieve academic goals, but professional as well. Taylor was selected as the 2007 Marine Corps Institute Graduate of the Year based upon his academic accomplishments, 19 MCI course completions and community service. Taylor, a personnel

A wreath for the fallen

More than 1,500 Marine veterans, active Marines and spectators gathered at the Marine Corps War Memorial, on Nov. 10 for a wreath-laying ceremony honoring our fallen service members.The ceremony marking the 232nd birthday of the Marine Corps, was presided over by General James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps. The guest of honor for