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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.

8th & I

The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces.

38th and 39th Color Serge...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released 200204-M-RU248-082.JPG

Feb 5, 2020

The official party of the relief and appointment ceremony for the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, stand at attention during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

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

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

6400

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