Videos

Corporals James Jackson and Kyler Miraclechrist, riflemen, Marine Barracks Washington, elaborate on the duties and priorities of a critiquer. These Marines’ knowledge and understanding of ceremonial drill, accompanied with hyper-focused attention to detail, ensure the marchers of Alpha and Bravo Company maintain ceremonial excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

The Silent Drill Platoon is down in Lejeune for offsite training, February 2021. Check out this video to meet some of the Marines out here training to perfect their drill and compete for a place in the Marching 24. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington laid to rest Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Bruce Carter at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov 4, 2020. Carter received the Medal of Honor posthumously for sacrificing his life to save others while serving in Vietnam. He was transferred from a cemetery in Miami to be laid to rest with his brothers and sisters at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marine staff noncommissioned officers and officers with Marine Barracks Washington participate in Ceremonial Drill School, Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2020. CDS is a specialized school designed to teach the intricacies of ceremonial drill to Marines new to “The Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

We. Are. Back. Marines are back marching on the historic parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington as the 2020 Evening Parade Season begins, Friday, June 26! In order to successfully and safely conduct Evening Parades, the Barracks is following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. Additionally, we have implemented several of Washington D.C.’s safeguards to include: physical distancing for patrons, health screenings, and mandatory wear of protective equipment to enter. This year’s parades will look a little different than in years past; however, the Marines’ ceremonial excellence remains unaffected and will not disappoint. While COVID-19 health guidelines will restrict the number of guests allowed to watch Friday Evening Parades in person, we are excited to showcase our ceremonies VIRTUALLY. Be sure to monitor Marine Barracks Washington's social media pages to see highlights of our Evening Parades. And tune in to our Faceook page Friday, July 3 a 8;45 pmto see an Evening parade LIVE!

See what our model Marine, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, has been doing to stay healthy and safe during these uncertain times.

Sergeant Francis S. Frazier relinquished his position as 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps to his successor, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, during a relief and appointment ceremony. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW and is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., also known as "8th & I," is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. On this historical plot of land we conduct the most precise drill, as well as provide security and conduct ceremonies throughout the nation's capital. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Robert Knapp and Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. participate in Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) at the Barracks. The Marines spent the past few weeks learning the fundamentals of drill used here at the Oldest Post of the Corps. Their hard work will be put to the test during the upcoming final evaluation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Robert Knapp, Cpl. James Bourgeois, and Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

The Evening Parade, held every Friday evening during the summer, has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. The story of the ceremony reflects the story of Marines throughout the world. The 2018 Parade Season kicks off Friday, May 4.

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon conducts their selection process for the "Marching 24" who will represent the Corps worldwide. The 24 Marines that comprise this elite marching platoon are handpicked by SDP instructors based on their appearance, military bearing, endurance and drill abilities during Silent Drill School. Also available in high definition.