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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

Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at attention during the final Evening Parade of the 2025 season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2025. Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson, commanding general of Training and Education Command, served as the hosting official, and His Excellency Lord Peter Mandelson, British ambassador to the United States, was the guest of honor. Evening Parades, held every Friday during the summer, feature the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the official Marine Corps Color Guard, showcasing the precision, discipline and 250 years of tradition that define the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

4000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

4000