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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 the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, pose for a photo after winning the Alpha Company ground-fighting competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 4, 2025. The competition was held as part of a field event designed to test physical readiness, teamwork, and combat effectiveness. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon train and compete together to build cohesion and maintain the high standards expected of those serving at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

A Co Warrior's Night

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard/Released 250904-M-XB565-1922.JPG

Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, pose for a photo after winning the Alpha Company ground-fighting competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 4, 2025. The competition was held as part of a field event designed to test physical readiness, teamwork, and combat effectiveness. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon train and compete together to build cohesion and maintain the high standards expected of those serving at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

400

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