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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 Cpl. Sarah Grawcock/Released 250307-M-JK941-1951.JPG

Apr 10, 2025

The official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington, prepare to march on the colors during a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, March 7, 2025. The Battle Color Detachment’s West Coast Tour demonstrates our enduring values of honor, courage, and commitment as we commemorate our Corps’ 250th birthday. The BCD is comprised of The Commandant’s Own, the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the official Marine Corps Color Guard out of Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

250

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