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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.

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

8th & I

The Guest of Honor for the evening, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stands left of the parade's Hosting Official, Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Garden Party Reception prior to the start of the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 18, 2025. Evening Parades are held every Friday during the summer at Marine Barracks Washington and features the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard, demonstrating the precision and discipline of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Evening Parade, July 18, ...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250718-M-IW482-1053.JPG

Aug 11, 2025

The Guest of Honor for the evening, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stands left of the parade's Hosting Official, Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Garden Party Reception prior to the start of the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 18, 2025. Evening Parades are held every Friday during the summer at Marine Barracks Washington and features the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard, demonstrating the precision and discipline of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

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1/100

ISO

640

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