Marines

Photos

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"

Filter

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. march off the parade deck for “pass in review” 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.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. march off the parade deck for “pass in review” 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.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band perform a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., 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.

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band perform a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., 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.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign for the playing of our National Anthem during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. , 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.

Marines with the official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign for the playing of our National Anthem during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. , 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.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Major Dale Chung, parade commander, and Capt. Caroline Locksmith, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington, perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Major Dale Chung, parade commander, and Capt. Caroline Locksmith, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington, perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Marching Companies perform “present arms” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Marching Companies perform “present arms” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Captain Mason Graham, company commander, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Captain Mason Graham, company commander, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Captain Patrick Tabb, 3rd platoon commander, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Captain Patrick Tabb, 3rd platoon commander, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Corporal Eric Miller, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Corps, performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Corporal Eric Miller, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Corps, performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Sergeant Franklin D. Taft, 39th color sergeant of the Marine Corps, and Lance Cpl. Alioune Fode, organizational flag bearer, present the National Ensign during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Sergeant Franklin D. Taft, 39th color sergeant of the Marine Corps, and Lance Cpl. Alioune Fode, organizational flag bearer, present the National Ensign during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 7, 2020. Admiral Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations, was the guest of honor, and the hosting official was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois