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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.
8th & I
"Oldest Post of the Corps"

Feb 15, 2026

U.S. Marines with "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps rehearse music during a dress rehearsal for upcoming performances in Australia and New Zealand at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, on Jan. 23, 2026. During the tour, the Drum & Bugle Corps will be traveling to Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand in support of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This training at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma supports “The Commandant’s Own” as they prepare for the 2026 Parade Season and ceremonial events marking America’s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

100