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.
8th & I
"Oldest Post of the Corps"

who we are

Since 1801, the Marines of 8th & I have served as the public face of the Marine Corps, representing 250 years of tradition, standards, and history to our nation's leaders, the American people, and guests from around the world. Through parades, ceremonies, dignified transfers, Presidential support, and security missions, the "Oldest Post of the Corps" upholds our nation's most sacred responsibilities with the discipline and precision that define every Marine. As America marks 250 years of independence, 8th & I stands as a living testament to the generations who came before, and the standard for those who will follow in our footsteps.

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Friends & Family Parade

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass in review” during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.,...

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Firing Party

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at attention during firing party tryouts for the Coca-Cola 600 at Marine Barracks...

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Relief & Appointment

U.S. Marines on the relief and appointment staff, Marine Barracks Washington, stand behind Sgt. Maj. Jimmy F. Richard, right, outgoing sergeant...

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Honor Flight

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, pose for a photo with World War II...

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Battalion Photo Day

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians at Marine Barracks Washington pose for a battalion photo on the parade deck in front of Building 8 at Marine...

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Ceremonial Bugler

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rosie, ceremonial bugler, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington,...

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225 Years of Tradition

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, march the Marine Barracks Washington 225th birthday cake during the celebration of 8th and I's...

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SDP Takes Yuma

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon rehearse their silent drill sequence as U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly overhead at...

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1801 Uncovered: USMC Body Bearers

United States Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., are featured in a new video series titled 1801...

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MBW 2025 Parade Season Recap

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute Evening and Sunset Parades during the 2025 Parade Season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. and...

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