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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"

Jun 3, 2021

During the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon's last show of the day the poolees of RS Lancing formed up in front of the platoon and conducted a swearing in ceremony, June 1, 2021. This once in a lifetime opportunity cemented their commitment to the Marine Corps and our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela.

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ILCE-7M3

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FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

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50/10

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1/400

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100

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CAMERA

ILCE-7M3

LENS

FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

APERTURE

50/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100