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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"The Oldest Post of the Corps"

Jun 10, 2021

Rob Jones, Afghanistan veteran and motivational speaker, speaks to Marine Barracks Washington personnel during a seminar at MBW, June 09, 2021. After losing both legs in Afghanistan, Jones accomplished 31 marathons, in 31 days, in 31 different cities while raising over $200,000 for the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

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EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

LENS

EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

2000