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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 Cpl. Sean Thomas, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington stands to be recognized by Col. Carrie Batson, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Richard, sergeant major, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 16, 2025. Cpl. Thomas had assisted in administering life-saving care to a civilian in a medical emergency. Once a month, battalion formations are held to recognize the Marines of the "Oldest Post of the Corps" who have gone above and beyond in their service.

Marine Recognition

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250516-M-IW482-1032.JPG

May 23, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Thomas, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington stands to be recognized by Col. Carrie Batson, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Richard, sergeant major, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 16, 2025. Cpl. Thomas had assisted in administering life-saving care to a civilian in a medical emergency. Once a month, battalion formations are held to recognize the Marines of the "Oldest Post of the Corps" who have gone above and beyond in their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

250

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