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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. James McGhee, a White House sentry assigned to Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, during an awards ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 9, 2026. Five White House sentries assigned to Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for their professionalism, vigilance and resilience while serving as White House sentries during Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Absolute Resolve from June 2025 to March 2026. Whether safeguarding the “Oldest Post of the Corps” or standing watch in direct support of the President, Barracks Marines demonstrate the discipline and resilience required to respond when and where they are needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Lauri Schleicher)

White House Sentries Reco...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Lauri Schleicher/Released 260909-M-DN362-9939.JPG

Sep 9, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. James McGhee, a White House sentry assigned to Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, during an awards ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 9, 2026. Five White House sentries assigned to Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for their professionalism, vigilance and resilience while serving as White House sentries during Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Absolute Resolve from June 2025 to March 2026. Whether safeguarding the “Oldest Post of the Corps” or standing watch in direct support of the President, Barracks Marines demonstrate the discipline and resilience required to respond when and where they are needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Lauri Schleicher)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

22/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

1250

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