Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

 

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

8th & I

"Oldest Post of the Corps"
Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at Times Square in New York during Fleet Week, May 28, 2016. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)
Battle Color Detachment performs at Times Square
Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at Times Square in New York during Fleet Week, May 28, 2016. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)
The Commandant's Own performs at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, May 29, 2016. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)
9/11 Memorial Performance
The Commandant's Own performs at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, May 29, 2016. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard presents the colors during the retirement ceremony of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr., at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 19, 2016. Schmidle was appointed as the Principle Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluations, Office of the Secretary of Defense in March of 2014, where he was responsible for analyzing and evaluating plans, programs and budgets in relation to U.S. defense objectives. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
The Retirement Ceremony of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard presents the colors during the retirement ceremony of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr., at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 19, 2016. Schmidle was appointed as the Principle Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluations, Office of the Secretary of Defense in March of 2014, where he was responsible for analyzing and evaluating plans, programs and budgets in relation to U.S. defense objectives. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
The official party and the parade staff salute the colors during the Friday Evening Parade, May 27, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Denis McDonough, White House chief of staff, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
MBW Friday Evening Parade | May 27, 2016
The official party and the parade staff salute the colors during the Friday Evening Parade, May 27, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Denis McDonough, White House chief of staff, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Arenas, a percussionist with The Commandant’s Own, performs at Times Square in New York during Fleet Week, May 28, 2016. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)
Battle Color Detachment performs at Times Square
U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Arenas, a percussionist with The Commandant’s Own, performs at Times Square in New York during Fleet Week, May 28, 2016. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)
The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire cannons in honor of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr. during his retirement ceremony, May 19, 2016. Schmidle was appointed as the Principle Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluations, Office of the Secretary of Defense in March of 2014, where he was responsible for analyzing and evaluating plans, programs and budgets in relation to U.S. defense objectives. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
The Retirement Ceremony of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle
The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire cannons in honor of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr. during his retirement ceremony, May 19, 2016. Schmidle was appointed as the Principle Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluations, Office of the Secretary of Defense in March of 2014, where he was responsible for analyzing and evaluating plans, programs and budgets in relation to U.S. defense objectives. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during the Friday Evening Parade, May 27, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Denis McDonough, White House chief of staff, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
MBW Friday Evening Parade | May 27, 2016
The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during the Friday Evening Parade, May 27, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Denis McDonough, White House chief of staff, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at the 9/11 Memorial during Fleet Week New York, May 29, 2016. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)
9/11 Memorial Performance
Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at the 9/11 Memorial during Fleet Week New York, May 29, 2016. U.S. Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen are in New York to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Friday Evening Parade, May 27, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Denis McDonough, White House chief of staff, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
MBW Friday Evening Parade | May 27, 2016
Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Friday Evening Parade, May 27, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable Denis McDonough, White House chief of staff, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)
Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at Liberty State Park, New Jersey, May 29, 2016. U.S. Marines and sailors are in New Jersey to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities, and teach the people of New Jersey about America's sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)
Marines bring Fleet Week to New Jersey
Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at Liberty State Park, New Jersey, May 29, 2016. U.S. Marines and sailors are in New Jersey to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities, and teach the people of New Jersey about America's sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)
Monthly Retrospect

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May 2016 Retrospect.pdf

Welcome Aboard Information

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Mission
Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., also known as "8th & I," is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. It was founded by President Thomas Jefferson and Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in 1801.

Located on the corners of 8th & I Streets in southeast Washington, D.C., the Barracks supports both ceremonial and security missions in the nation's capital.

The Barracks is home to many nationally recognized units, including the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Band, the official Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Marine Corps Body Bearers. It is also the site of the Home of the Commandants, which, along with the Barracks, is a registered national historic landmark.