Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

 

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

8th & I

"Oldest Post of the Corps"
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard performs during the Semper Fi Fund Marine Corps Marathon Pasta Dinner in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band in Crystal City, Va., October 29, 2016. The dinner allows runners and cyclists to meet their fellow competitors and be inspired by the incredible stories that brought them together on this day. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Semper Fi Fund MCM Pasta Dinner
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard performs during the Semper Fi Fund Marine Corps Marathon Pasta Dinner in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band in Crystal City, Va., October 29, 2016. The dinner allows runners and cyclists to meet their fellow competitors and be inspired by the incredible stories that brought them together on this day. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Tun Tavern II event at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C, Nov. 1, 2016. Tun Tavern II is a celebration of the Marine Corps' birthday hosted for active and retired FBI Agents each year, all of whom are retired Marines. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Tun Tavern II
The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Tun Tavern II event at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C, Nov. 1, 2016. Tun Tavern II is a celebration of the Marine Corps' birthday hosted for active and retired FBI Agents each year, all of whom are retired Marines. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., march off the traditional cake during as a part of the ceremony for the Marine Barracks Birthday Ball, Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2016. Each year the Barracks hosts a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps' birthday, the Marines reflect on the Corps' traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune's Birthday Message and the passing of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Marine Barracks Washington Birthday Ball
U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., march off the traditional cake during as a part of the ceremony for the Marine Barracks Birthday Ball, Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2016. Each year the Barracks hosts a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps' birthday, the Marines reflect on the Corps' traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune's Birthday Message and the passing of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
U.S. Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and members of the Arlington County Police Department and D.C. Metropolitan Police Department stand at attention while citations are read for the officers during an award ceremony at the Barracks, Nov. 21, 2016. These officers were rewarded for supporting the Barracks Marines in protecting the thousands of guests, both civilian and military, that attend our annual parades.(Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Award Ceremony for Local Law Enforcement
U.S. Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and members of the Arlington County Police Department and D.C. Metropolitan Police Department stand at attention while citations are read for the officers during an award ceremony at the Barracks, Nov. 21, 2016. These officers were rewarded for supporting the Barracks Marines in protecting the thousands of guests, both civilian and military, that attend our annual parades.(Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
A Marine with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., demonstrates martial arts strikes in an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray evaluation course at the Barracks, Sept. 21, 2016. The OC spray course consists of a series of self-defense tactics and methods of detainment. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
Guard Academy Class B-7 Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Evalutation
A Marine with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., demonstrates martial arts strikes in an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray evaluation course at the Barracks, Sept. 21, 2016. The OC spray course consists of a series of self-defense tactics and methods of detainment. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
Marine Corps Body Bearers from Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., escort the casket during a full honors funeral, Sept. 23, 2016 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Bravo Company is home to the Marine Corps Body Bearers, those Marines who carry the caskets for all Marine Corps funerals within the National Capitol Region and other set locations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
Full Honors Funeral Held at Arlington National Cemetery
Marine Corps Body Bearers from Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., escort the casket during a full honors funeral, Sept. 23, 2016 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Bravo Company is home to the Marine Corps Body Bearers, those Marines who carry the caskets for all Marine Corps funerals within the National Capitol Region and other set locations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
Marine Corps Body Bearer, Lance Cpl.  Anthony Huffman, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., holds the flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery  Sept. 23, 2016. Bravo Company is home to the Marine Corps Body Bearers, those Marines who carry the caskets for all Marine Corps funerals within the National Capitol Region and other set locations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
Full Honors Funeral Held at Arlington National Cemetery
Marine Corps Body Bearer, Lance Cpl. Anthony Huffman, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., holds the flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery Sept. 23, 2016. Bravo Company is home to the Marine Corps Body Bearers, those Marines who carry the caskets for all Marine Corps funerals within the National Capitol Region and other set locations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)
The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the halftime show for the Navy vs. Memphis football game at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Md., October 22, 2016. The Silent Drill Platoon performs at events across the country, showing spectators the discipline, precision and professionalism all Marines embody. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
SDP Performs at Navy vs. Memphis Football Game
The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the halftime show for the Navy vs. Memphis football game at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Md., October 22, 2016. The Silent Drill Platoon performs at events across the country, showing spectators the discipline, precision and professionalism all Marines embody. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)
Monthly Retrospect

Catch up on September events below:

Sept. 2016 Retrospect.pdf 

Welcome Aboard Information

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Welcome Aboard.pdf

Barracks News
Marine Barracks Washington Parade Season Draws to a Close By Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp | September 2, 2016
Noncommissioned Officers Take Charge of Friday Evening Parade By Lance Cpl. Robert Knapp | August 25, 2016
Walking in footsteps of WWI Marines By Sgt. Melissa Karnath | June 3, 2016
Unit Leaders

Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gray
Sergeant Major
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Lt. Col. Matthew McKinney
Executive Officer
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Col. Tyler J. Zagurski
Commanding Officer
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Mission
Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., also known as "8th & I," is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. It was founded by President Thomas Jefferson and Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in 1801.

Located on the corners of 8th & I Streets in southeast Washington, D.C., the Barracks supports both ceremonial and security missions in the nation's capital.

The Barracks is home to many nationally recognized units, including the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Band, the official Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Marine Corps Body Bearers. It is also the site of the Home of the Commandants, which, along with the Barracks, is a registered national historic landmark.