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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 Cpl. Austin G. Pfaff, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, maneuvers during a night fire-team attack drill at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 6, 2025. Conducted as part of a two-day training evolution, the exercise focused on building proficiency in small unit tactics under limited visibility, reinforcing critical infantry skills such as communication, target identification, and tactical movement. MBW Marines balance their ceremonial commitments with combat training to uphold the highest standards of military excellence and effectiveness.

Bravo in the Field

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard/Released 250506-M-XB565-1495.JPG

May 22, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin G. Pfaff, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, maneuvers during a night fire-team attack drill at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 6, 2025. Conducted as part of a two-day training evolution, the exercise focused on building proficiency in small unit tactics under limited visibility, reinforcing critical infantry skills such as communication, target identification, and tactical movement. MBW Marines balance their ceremonial commitments with combat training to uphold the highest standards of military excellence and effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

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ISO

3200

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