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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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Presenting the Colors, Su...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee/Released 240709-M-UM973-1110.JPG

Apr 10, 2025

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the colors during a Sunset Parade at Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, July 9, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Mr. Mark A. Romano, Counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was the Honorable Ted Budd, United States Senator for North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

320

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