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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. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “formation of the battalion” during an enlisted Sunset Parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, June 17, 2025. The parade was comprised of entirely enlisted Marines to honor all noncommissioned officers of Marine Barracks Washington and across the Marine Corps. The event was hosted by Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, with Sgt. Maj. Justin Lehew (Ret.), a Navy Cross recipient and CEO of History Flight, Inc., serving as the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brianna Davidson)

Enlisted Sunset Parade Ju...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brianna Davidson/Released 250617-M-TX271-1127.JPG

Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “formation of the battalion” during an enlisted Sunset Parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, June 17, 2025. The parade was comprised of entirely enlisted Marines to honor all noncommissioned officers of Marine Barracks Washington and across the Marine Corps. The event was hosted by Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, with Sgt. Maj. Justin Lehew (Ret.), a Navy Cross recipient and CEO of History Flight, Inc., serving as the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brianna Davidson)

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Canon EOS R

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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1/200

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100

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