Marines

Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.

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.

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LCpl. Elijah T. WIlliams, a rifleman with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, maneuvers through an obstacle during a squad competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 08, 2022. During the competition, Marines honed their basic infantry knowledge by navigating through an endurance course, overcoming various obstacles, and ground fighting multiple opponents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

LCpl. Elijah T. WIlliams, a rifleman with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, maneuvers through an obstacle during a squad competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 08, 2022. During the competition, Marines honed their basic infantry knowledge by navigating through an endurance course, overcoming various obstacles, and ground fighting multiple opponents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, post security during security forces training, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 3, 2022. The Marines participated in an air insert with MV-22 Ospreys, and implemented their infantry training tactics by conducting land navigation and performing casualty evacuation scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, post security during security forces training, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 3, 2022. The Marines participated in an air insert with MV-22 Ospreys, and implemented their infantry training tactics by conducting land navigation and performing casualty evacuation scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Zawisky, a Marine with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington sprints to a simulated landing zone during a casualty evacuation scenario at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 2, 2022. The Marines engaged in basic fire-team maneuver tactics with the M16A4 and M4 weapon system and casualty evacuation scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Zawisky, a Marine with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington sprints to a simulated landing zone during a casualty evacuation scenario at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 2, 2022. The Marines engaged in basic fire-team maneuver tactics with the M16A4 and M4 weapon system and casualty evacuation scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

A firing party with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires a volley during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 19, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Deputy Commandant, Installation and Logistics, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

A firing party with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires a volley during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 19, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Deputy Commandant, Installation and Logistics, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Pullium, a native of Parker, Colo., and Body Bearer,, Marine Barracks Washington, salutes during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2023. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Gregg P. Olson, Director of Marine Corps Staff, and the guest of honor was the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Pullium, a native of Parker, Colo., and Body Bearer,, Marine Barracks Washington, salutes during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2023. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Gregg P. Olson, Director of Marine Corps Staff, and the guest of honor was the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “pass in review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Mrs. Dee Reardon, Assistant Deputy Commandant Installation an Logistics, and the guest of honor was the Honorable William L. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquistion and Sustainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “pass in review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Mrs. Dee Reardon, Assistant Deputy Commandant Installation an Logistics, and the guest of honor was the Honorable William L. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquistion and Sustainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, engage targets for security forces training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 07, 2022. The Marines traversed across ranges to deepen their knowledge with the M1014 shot-gun, the M16A4 service rifle, and the M9 and M18 pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, engage targets for security forces training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 07, 2022. The Marines traversed across ranges to deepen their knowledge with the M1014 shot-gun, the M16A4 service rifle, and the M9 and M18 pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conduct a musical sequence during a performance at V. Sue Cleveland High School, Albuquerque, NM., Mar. 6, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment has offically wrapped up their west coast tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conduct a musical sequence during a performance at V. Sue Cleveland High School, Albuquerque, NM., Mar. 6, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment has offically wrapped up their west coast tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a performance at Maryvale High School, Phoenix, Ariz., Mar. 5 , 2024. The Battle Color Detachment will finish the last leg of their west coast tour in Albuquerque, NM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a performance at Maryvale High School, Phoenix, Ariz., Mar. 5 , 2024. The Battle Color Detachment will finish the last leg of their west coast tour in Albuquerque, NM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Riflemen with Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass and review” during the Ceremonial Drill School evaluation at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct 17, 2023. During the three week course, Marines spend countless hours perfecting drill movements to ensure that every Tuesday Sunset Parade and Friday Evening Parade is flawless. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Riflemen with Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass and review” during the Ceremonial Drill School evaluation at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct 17, 2023. During the three week course, Marines spend countless hours perfecting drill movements to ensure that every Tuesday Sunset Parade and Friday Evening Parade is flawless. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire canons during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and The Honorable Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sergeant Donell Bryant)

The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire canons during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and The Honorable Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sergeant Donell Bryant)

Photo by Gunnery Sergeant Donell Bryan

Master GySgt. Joshua Dannemiller, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches down the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va, June 6, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. David J. Bligh, Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was The Honorable Sara Jacobs, U.S. Representative for California’s 51st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Master GySgt. Joshua Dannemiller, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches down the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va, June 6, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. David J. Bligh, Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the guest of honor was The Honorable Sara Jacobs, U.S. Representative for California’s 51st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Master Gunnery Sergeant Duane F. King, Drum Major, with the “President's Own” United States Marine Band, leads the band during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 19, 2023. The 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official and the guests of honor were the Rear Admiral Carey H. Cash, 21st Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps, Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff, retired Navy Chaplain, Reverend Dianna Pohlman-Bell, retired Navy Chaplain, Dr. Mae Pouget, Chaplain Parham’s daughter, and Dr. Thomas Parham III, Chaplain Parham’s son. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Master Gunnery Sergeant Duane F. King, Drum Major, with the “President's Own” United States Marine Band, leads the band during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 19, 2023. The 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official and the guests of honor were the Rear Admiral Carey H. Cash, 21st Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps, Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff, retired Navy Chaplain, Reverend Dianna Pohlman-Bell, retired Navy Chaplain, Dr. Mae Pouget, Chaplain Parham’s daughter, and Dr. Thomas Parham III, Chaplain Parham’s son. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon, execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2024. The performance was the first of many performances along the west coast including Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon, execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2024. The performance was the first of many performances along the west coast including Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

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Photo by LCpl Ram

Corporal Michael R. Rosie, a bugler with “The Commandant's Own” Drum & Bugle Corps plays Taps during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. The Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Corporal Michael R. Rosie, a bugler with “The Commandant's Own” Drum & Bugle Corps plays Taps during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. The Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by LCpl. Ramakrishna

Master Sgt. David A. Cox, assistant drum major, “The Commandant's Own” Drum & Bugle Corps conducts the band during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. The Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Master Sgt. David A. Cox, assistant drum major, “The Commandant's Own” Drum & Bugle Corps conducts the band during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. The Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, present the colors during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. The Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, present the colors during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. The Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

General David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Robert A. Sucher, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, stand at attention for the playing of the national anthem during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

General David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Robert A. Sucher, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, stand at attention for the playing of the national anthem during the first parade of the 2023 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Apr, 28, 2023. Col. Robert A. Sucher, was the hosting official, and Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by LCpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

A firing party with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, executes present arms during an Honor Flight Network performance at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. April 25, 2022. The Honor Flight Network transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials in honor of their service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

A firing party with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, executes present arms during an Honor Flight Network performance at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. April 25, 2022. The Honor Flight Network transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials in honor of their service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna