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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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

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Friday Evening Parades

U.S. Marine Corps Body Bearers fire ceremonial cannons during the conclusion of a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 16,...

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Every Second Counts

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program (MCEAP) prepare food for the reception held before the Friday Evening Parade in the Marine...

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Recognizing Our Own

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at ease during a battalion formation at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 16, 2025. Once a...

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Hosting Parades

Marines from across Headquarters & Service Company at Marine Barracks Washington proudly serve as hosts for the Friday Evening Parades, upholding the...

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M1 Garand

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jack Lutze, a 2111 small arms repair technician with Marine Barracks Washington, disassembles an M1 Garand rifle during a...

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Battle on the Court

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, celebrate their victory in the championship game of the basketball championship hosted...

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Marine Corps Enlisted Aid Luncheon

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevona Kelly, trainee in the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program, garnishes a salad for a luncheon hosted by the Marine Corps...

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Combat-Ready, Parade-Sharp

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ja’sean E. Walker, a rifleman with Guard Company at Marine Barracks Washington, fires his M-18 pistol during a training...

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Silent Drill Platoon

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the...

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224 Years of Tradition

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Hobbs, a rifleman with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, and Gunnery Sgt. Brandon...

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