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"

Aug 18, 2021

Body Bearers with Marine Barracks Washington fire an 11-round salute during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

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Canon EOS-1D X

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EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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45/10

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1/60

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

160