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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

Retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sgt. William Parks stands with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon during a Marine Week celebration in Nashville, Tenn., June 4, 2025. Parks, recognized as the oldest Marine in attendance, participated in the ceremony honoring the service and legacy of Marines past and present. Marine Week offers communities the opportunity to connect with Marines through performances, static displays, and community outreach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard/Released 250603-M-XB565-1464.JPG

Sep 22, 2025

Retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sgt. William Parks stands with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon during a Marine Week celebration in Nashville, Tenn., June 4, 2025. Parks, recognized as the oldest Marine in attendance, participated in the ceremony honoring the service and legacy of Marines past and present. Marine Week offers communities the opportunity to connect with Marines through performances, static displays, and community outreach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

22/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

200

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