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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, 2009

Capt. John McLaughlin leads the Silent Drill Platoon during a performance at the half-time show of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys football game in Philadelphia, Nov. 8. The SDP has performed at several National Football League games throughout the 2009 football season. - Capt. John McLaughlin leads the Silent Drill Platoon during a performance at the half-time show of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys football game in Philadelphia, Nov. 8. The SDP has performed at several National Football League games throughout the 2009 football season.

The Roar of the Coliseum

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon traveled to Philadelphia to perform during halftime at the Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys football game Nov. 8.The performance was the last for many of the SDP Marines who will soon be changing duty stations. They recited their chant loudly and talked themselves up before marching out onto the field. “Drill is

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The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during the celebration ceremony for the unit's 75th anniversary, Nov. 13, at Marine Barracks Washington. - The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during the celebration ceremony for the unit's 75th anniversary, Nov. 13, at Marine Barracks Washington.

U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps celebrates 75th Anniversary

Marines, veterans, and friends celebrated the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps with a ceremony hosted by Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, at Marine Barracks Washington, Nov. 4. Conway presented the D&B with a congratulatory certificate signed by every living commandant of the Marine Corps.Sgt.

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