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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"

May 4, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rosie, ceremonial bugler, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, left, and Cpl. Quinton Mashler, assistant ceremonial bugler, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, pose for a photo at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. Marine Barracks Washington has selected Rosie as the 2026 Parade Season ceremonial bugler, with Cpl. Quinton Mashler serving as assistant, continuing a tradition that dates back decades during Evening and Sunset Parades. As the Marine Corps prepares to support America’s 250th anniversary, both Marines take on heightened responsibility, representing not only musical excellence but also the historical significance of the bugle in military tradition. (Courtesy Photo)

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ILCE-9

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E 35-150mm F2.0-F2.8 A058

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25/10

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1/160

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

ILCE-9

LENS

E 35-150mm F2.0-F2.8 A058

APERTURE

25/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

250