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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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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, reports to Maj. Tyler Mach, parade commander for the Evening Parade Staff during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025. The parade honored Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, as the hosting official. The guests of honor were the Honorable Tom Cole, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District, and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative from Connecticut’s Third Congressional District. The Evening Parade is a longstanding tradition that showcases the precision and discipline of Marines while honoring distinguished guests. As the Marine Corps approaches its 250th birthday, the ceremony underscores the enduring importance of tradition at the oldest post of the Corps. (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 250627-M-XB565-1429.JPG

Sep 26, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, reports to Maj. Tyler Mach, parade commander for the Evening Parade Staff during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025. The parade honored Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, as the hosting official. The guests of honor were the Honorable Tom Cole, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District, and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative from Connecticut’s Third Congressional District. The Evening Parade is a longstanding tradition that showcases the precision and discipline of Marines while honoring distinguished guests. As the Marine Corps approaches its 250th birthday, the ceremony underscores the enduring importance of tradition at the oldest post of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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Canon EOS R6

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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1/160

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1600

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