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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.

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Motivator of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250904-M-IW482-1010.JPG

Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps. Cpl. Brigan McCarthy, a guard with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, poses for a feature at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sep. 4, 2025. Cpl. McCarthy was nominated as Motivator of the Week for always looking out for his Marines and always having a positive outlook. Motivator of the Week aims to recognize Marines within the barracks for going above and beyond in uniform. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

125

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