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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, 2012

Capt. Scott Macdonald, former Marine Barracks Washington Company B commander, and Capt. Nicholas Schroback, incoming B Co. commander, stand at attention at the beginning of a change of command ceremony at the Barracks Nov. 19. - Capt. Scott Macdonald, former Marine Barracks Washington Company B commander, and Capt. Nicholas Schroback, incoming B Co. commander, stand at attention at the beginning of a change of command ceremony at the Barracks Nov. 19.

Warwick native commands Company B

A native of Warwick, N.Y. assumed command of Company B at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Nov. 19.Capt. Nicholas Schroback, Company B commander, assumed command in a ceremony at the oldest post of the Corps. Co. B is comprised of approximately 150 infantry Marines and is home to the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers, who conduct funerals and

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