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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, United States. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, briefs the platoon prior to their performance during the opening ceremony of the 50th Marine Corps Marathon at National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2025. The ceremony included a three-mile motivational run, performances by the Silent Drill Platoon and the U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps, and remarks from Lt. Gen. Jerry Carter, deputy commandant for information. The Marine Corps Marathon, known as “The People’s Marathon,” unites military and civilian communities in a shared celebration of endurance, service, and pride. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Marine Corps Marathon

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard/Released 251025-M-XB565-1403.JPG

Dec 12, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander, United States. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, briefs the platoon prior to their performance during the opening ceremony of the 50th Marine Corps Marathon at National Harbor, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2025. The ceremony included a three-mile motivational run, performances by the Silent Drill Platoon and the U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps, and remarks from Lt. Gen. Jerry Carter, deputy commandant for information. The Marine Corps Marathon, known as “The People’s Marathon,” unites military and civilian communities in a shared celebration of endurance, service, and pride. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

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Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

100

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