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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.

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

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The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.”

Marines Critiqued During ...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders/Released 200128-M-VI229-072.JPG

Jan 29, 2020

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct drill during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

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Canon EOS-1D X

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EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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1/80

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2000

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