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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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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250325-M-IW482-1057.JPG

Mar 26, 2025

The parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., photographed March 25, 2025. The parade deck is the centerpiece of Marine Barracks Washington, hosting Evening Parades since 1957. The 280-foot-long deck serves as the stage for precision drill performances, promotions, and ceremonies that reflect Marine Corps discipline and professionalism. It features The Silent Drill Platoon, "The Commandant’s Own" Drum & Bugle Corps, and "The President’s Own" Marine Band, with historic buildings framing the site. The deck remains a symbol of excellence, preserving the Corps’ traditions of military precision and ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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400

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