Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
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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"The Oldest Post of the Corps"

Aug 5, 2020

Corporal Christian Gresham, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands at attention with Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 31, 2020. The Honorable Mr. James F. Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN (RD&A)), was the guest of honor, and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, was the hosting official for the evening. To effectively host Evening Parades, the Barracks follows Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. Additionally, we apply several of Washington D.C.’s safeguards to include: physical distancing for patrons, health screenings, and mandatory wear of protective equipment.

CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

LENS

EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

5000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

LENS

EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

5000