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

Aug 1, 2019

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, center, 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, center-left, and 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, center-right, execute a relief and appointment ceremony during the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 26, 2019. The emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of the senior enlisted leader of Marines and advisor to the commandant from Sgt. Maj. Green to Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

TAMRON SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD A009

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

TAMRON SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD A009

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

6400