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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.

8th & I

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Jacob Dobromirescu, right, and Nash Davis, with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, spin rifles while executing a “single inspection” during a full-dress rehearsal for the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025.
The Silent Drill Platoon performs intricate rifle maneuvers with flawless precision, embodying the discipline and professionalism of the Marine Corps. The dress rehearsal provided the 8th & I marchers, hosts, and staff the opportunity to conduct a full Friday Evening Parade rehearsal in uniform before the official start of parade season. The Friday Evening Parade is a time-honored tradition that showcases the precision and discipline of the Marine Corps, featuring performances by the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the “Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the “President's Own" United States Marine Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Rehearsing for Perfection

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard/Released 250417-M-XB565-1272.JPG

May 22, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Jacob Dobromirescu, right, and Nash Davis, with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, spin rifles while executing a “single inspection” during a full-dress rehearsal for the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025. The Silent Drill Platoon performs intricate rifle maneuvers with flawless precision, embodying the discipline and professionalism of the Marine Corps. The dress rehearsal provided the 8th & I marchers, hosts, and staff the opportunity to conduct a full Friday Evening Parade rehearsal in uniform before the official start of parade season. The Friday Evening Parade is a time-honored tradition that showcases the precision and discipline of the Marine Corps, featuring performances by the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the “Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the “President's Own" United States Marine Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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Canon EOS R6

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

4000

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