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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. Patricia Garciagonzalez, a maintenance electrician with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, works the soundboard during Friday Evening Parade rehearsal at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 9, 2025. Marines with the Maintenance platoon at 8th & I play a vital role during the Friday Evening Parades, operating the lights and sound system that play through out the ceremony. Marine Barracks Washington recognizes a Marine that goes above and beyond in their duties in and out uniform daily.

Motivator of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250509-M-IW482-1002.JPG

May 23, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patricia Garciagonzalez, a maintenance electrician with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, works the soundboard during Friday Evening Parade rehearsal at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 9, 2025. Marines with the Maintenance platoon at 8th & I play a vital role during the Friday Evening Parades, operating the lights and sound system that play through out the ceremony. Marine Barracks Washington recognizes a Marine that goes above and beyond in their duties in and out uniform daily. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

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400

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