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15-191 Garand Picture of the Day - 8th & I




Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is located at the corner 8th and I Streets, Southeast in Washington, D.C. Established in 1801, it is a National Historic Landmark, the oldest post in the United States
Marine Corps, the official residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806, and main ceremonial grounds of the Corps. It is also home to the "Commandant's Own" Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the "President's Own" U.S. Marine Band. Barracks Marines conduct ceremonial missions in and around the National Capitol Region as well as abroad. They also provide security at designated locations around Washington, D.C. as necessary, carry out the distance education and training program of the Marine Corps through the Marine Corps Institute, and Barracks officers are part of the White House Social Aide Program
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Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 07-09-2015 at 06:13 PM.
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The Marine Silent Drill Team has been the source of a lot of great color photos for GCA
Journal covers... the Summer issue going to the printer next week features one on the cover.
Real men measure once and cut.
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When my father was was in the Marine Corps he was stationed at 8th & I . He was there during the Eisenhower administration in the mid 50's.
Great pic's Thanks
Semper Fi
Phil
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