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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"

Jun 19, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brynn Bouchard, combat photographer, Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, trains Rct. Chesty XVII, the incoming mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, in combat lifesaving and tactical combat casualty care techniques during his introductory training at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 11, 2026. Cpl. Chesty XVI is the 16th Marine Corps mascot named in honor of Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller and has faithfully represented the pride and professionalism of the Marine Corps since reporting for duty in 2022. Rct. Chesty XVII will assume the responsibilities of mascot of Marine Barracks Washington upon the completion of his training at the end of the summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Lauri Schleicher)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100