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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.
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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

Dec 12, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jonathan Kirby, incoming Silent Drill Platoon commander, stands at attention during the Silent Drill Platoon change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2025. Kirby will be taking command as the platoon prepares for America's 250 and events throughout 2026. The ceremony highlighted the platoon’s longstanding tradition of precision, discipline, and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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Canon EOS R5m2

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

800

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5m2

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

800