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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.

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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

Silent Drill Platoon performs at NCAA championship game

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed during the halftime show at the 2007 NCAA men's basketball championship game in Atlanta's Georgia Dome, April 2. More than 20,000 fans watched the Silent Drill Platoon take center court for a 10-minute performance after the Florida Gators and Ohio State Buckeyes had left for the locker rooms with

Alpha Company Heroes

What if you were given the opportunity to help a complete stranger who had been seriously injured? Would you just walk away or would you take immediate action to help save the person? Two infantrymen from Alpha Company were faced with situation when they saw a male in his mid-twenties who was about to be assaulted in the late evening of Feb. 24.

MCI celebrates 87th birthday with ROLE

The Marine Corps Institute celebrated its 87th birthday ceremony on Feb 2, by replacing its Digital DP-37 exam with the new Random Online Exam (ROLE), for students taking MCI courses online. “It was great to recognize the illustrious history of this Institute, and the ceremony let [our staff know] that we are happy with their performance. It also

Santa's Marine helpers save Christmas for local family

“Dear Santa, It’s so hard out here. Please help us, in any kind of way you can,” wrote 12-year-old Washington, D.C. native, Kimberly Brown, in a letter to Santa. Kimberly’s mother, Josephine, gave her daughter’s letter to a Marine guard on post at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and asked him to deliver it to Santa. Brown made her modest request

26 Marine heroes awarded Medal of Honor flags

Twenty-six outstanding Marines were honored at a Medal of Honor flag presentation ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 3. A crowd of more than 1,000 friends, families and patriotic spectators watched on as General Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada, 15th Sergeant Major of the

Remembering the Battle of Belleau Wood;

In June 1918, on a small stretch of land that was the scene of one of the most savage and deadly battles the United States fought during the First World War, a pivotal chapter in Marine Corps history was written in blood. Eighty-eight years later, on May 28, 2006, the Battle of Belleau Wood was commemorated in Belleau, France, by the United States

Rolling Thunder sweeps Marine Barracks

The roaring of motorcycles has echoed throughout Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend for the last 19 years. Several members of the event made their way to Marine Barracks, Washington to attend the Friday Evening Parade, May 26. Rolling Thunder XIX, “The Ride for Freedom,” was a tribute to American servicemembers captured or killed in

"Commandant's Own" performs at NASCAR

“The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performed the national anthem before the crowd attending NASCAR’s “Crown Royal 400” at Richmond International Speedway, May 6.The event began with an introduction of the drivers, prayer and the “Pledge of Allegiance” before the national anthem, which the NASCAR Web site called,

President visits Marines at 'Oldest Post'

President George W. Bush attended a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5. The president enjoyed the ceremony alongside Gen. Michael W. Hagee, commandant of the Marine Corps and Col. Terry M. Lockard, commanding officer of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. The president last visited the “Oldest Post of the Marine Corps”

MCI names 2005 graduate of the year

Support of Family and Friends the Key to Success Cpl. Gage Rindt’s family and friends have known about Rindt’s drive to excel for a long time — but now the Marine’s loved ones have a brand new reason to be proud. Rindt has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as the 2005 Marine Corps Institute Graduate of the Year, adding