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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"

Jun 29, 2020

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, salutes Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, the Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, during “pass in review” at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The President’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washingto, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

1600