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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 Sgt. Alex Liddell, narrator for "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, prepares to address attendees during the opening ceremony of Modern Day Marine 2025 in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition open exclusively to Marines, DoD, association partners, and authorized industry representatives. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington helped by participating in various aspects during the opening ceremony of this event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250429-M-IW482-1052.JPG

Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Liddell, narrator for "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, prepares to address attendees during the opening ceremony of Modern Day Marine 2025 in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition open exclusively to Marines, DoD, association partners, and authorized industry representatives. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington helped by participating in various aspects during the opening ceremony of this event. (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

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

3200

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