Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

Marine Barracks Washington, also known as "8th & I," is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. 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 selection of the location of Marine Barracks Washington was of national and strategic interest. President Thomas Jefferson accompanied by the second commandant of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant Colonel William Ward Burrows, searched for a suitable location to station the Marines within proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and within "an easy marching distance of the Capitol."

To experience the history of Marine Barracks Washington, tours are available on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., or by special appointment. To schedule a tour please contact the public affairs office at (202) 433-4173.

For questions about ticketing or reservations please call the Protocol Office at (202) 433-4073.

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"Bringing In The New Year"

General James T. Conaway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, observes "The President's Own," the United States Marine Band, perform infront of the Home of the Commandants during the annual "surprise" serenade Jan., 1.

News of the Oldest Post

DC tastes charity, courtesy of Marine Barracks By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I Marines, Sailors and civilians from Marine Barracks Washington served more than 350 hot meals ... (Submitted on: Dec. 11, 2008) Full Story
Barracks Marines take part in Thanksgiving festivities aboard cruise ship By Lance Cpl. Eric N. Carranza Marine Barracks 8th & I A squad of Marines from Marine Barracks Washington joined other active-duty servicemembers ... (Submitted on: Nov. 25, 2008) Full Story
Col. John Ripley laid to rest at U.S. Naval Academy By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I On the battlefield, many servicemembers have collectively fought to win major battles ... (Submitted on: Nov. 7, 2008) Full Story
Gen. Robert Barrow honored, remembered by Marines By Sgt. John J. Parry Marine Barracks 8th & I With the passing of one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ finest leaders, more than 200 ... (Submitted on: Nov. 3, 2008) Full Story
Marine Barracks’ mascot, Chesty the XII, retires after more than 40 ‘dog years’ of faithful service By LCpl. Chris Dobbs Marine Barracks 8th & I Sgt. Chesty the XII’s six-year tenure as the official mascot of the Barracks came to an end during a ... (Submitted on: Aug. 1, 2008) Full Story
Former Assistant Commandant retires, bids farewell By Cpl. John J. Parry Marine Barracks 8th & I After more than 39 years of faithful service, Gen. Robert Magnus, former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps... (Submitted on: Aug. 1, 2008) Full Story
‘Train as you fight:’ New ISMT provides Marines chance to hone weapon skills By Lance Cpl. Chris Dobbs Marine Barracks 8th & I An Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer has been installed here this summer, giving Marines the opportunity to train... (Submitted on: July 14, 2008) Full Story