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8th & I

"Oldest Post of the Corps"

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, offgoing company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, left, presents the guidon to Capt. Vinceint Sweat, incoming company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. Alpha Company is home to several of the Marine Corps' premiere ceremonial units, the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, with two additional platoons of infantry Marines. This transition of leadership represents Alpha Company's continued commitment to the highest standards of the "Oldest Post of the Corps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

A Co Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 260702-M-IW482-1035.JPG

Jul 16, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, offgoing company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, left, presents the guidon to Capt. Vinceint Sweat, incoming company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. Alpha Company is home to several of the Marine Corps' premiere ceremonial units, the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, with two additional platoons of infantry Marines. This transition of leadership represents Alpha Company's continued commitment to the highest standards of the "Oldest Post of the Corps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5m2

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2500

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