Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

"Driving It Home"

Cpl. Ryan McLellan, Ammo NCO, Headquarters and Service Company, drives past Lance Cpl. Jarrett Andrews, ceremonial marcher, Alpha Company, during a basketball game at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 20 (Photo by Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer)

News of the Oldest Post

MCI Logistics: Delivering education to Marines worldwide By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I In the Washington Navy Yard, surrounded by a sea of red brick buildings, sits a small warehouse. The building is the home of the Marine Corps Institute logistics section. Wedged between a tennis court and the post office and off from the main street, it is easy to miss, but the section is actually a part of Marine Barracks Washington...... (Submitted on: Jan 21, 2010) Full Story
D&B performs at the reopening of the National Museum of the Pacific War By Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough Marine Barracks 8th & I To mark the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performed at the National Museum of the Pacific War Dec. 7 in Fredericksburg, Texas..... (Submitted on: Dec 11, 2009) Full Story
Company B Spartans win Flag Football championship, remain undefeated By Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough Marine Barracks 8th & I The finals ended in a shootout, but the Spartans of Bravo Company overtook the Guards from Guard Company to claim the 2009 Marine Barracks Washington Flag Football championship Dec. 8...... (Submitted on: Dec 9, 2009) Full Story
The Big Decision By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I Suddenly, a career in the Marine Corps looks promising. With unemployment creeping higher each month, and the national average now past 10 percent, the steady paycheck and free healthcare provided by Uncle Sam isn’t such a bad idea. However, after four years of service, 80 to 85 percent of first-term Marines will return back to civilian life, said 1st Sgt. Peter Ferral, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant at Marine Barracks Washington...... (Submitted on: Dec 2, 2009) Full Story
From Combat Zone to Parade Deck By Lance Cpl. Johnny Merkley Marine Barracks 8th & I The leadership of non-commissioned officers is vital to the success of the Marine Corps world wide. Marines appointed under them look for guidance through experience and knowledge that NCOs have gained over their career. At Marine Barracks Washington, infantry NCOs have the special challenge of leading ceremonial marchers, a vast departure from their usual routine of throwing grenades, shooting weapons, and deploying to war zones..... (Submitted on: Dec. 1, 2009) Full Story
The Roar of the Coliseum By Lance Cpl. Johnny Markley Marine Barracks 8th & I The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon traveled to Philadelphia to perform during halftime at the Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys football game Nov. 8..... (Submitted on: Nov 8, 2009) Full Story
U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps celebrates 75th Anniversary By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I Marines, veterans, and friends celebrated the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps with a ceremony hosted by Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, at Marine Barracks Washington, Nov. 4.... (Submitted on: Nov 4, 2009) Full Story
Washington Wizards host luncheon for Marines, service members By Lance Johnny Merkley Marine Barracks 8th & I The Washington Wizards basketball players and staff invited service members from the National Capital Region to a luncheon at Morton’s Steakhouse in Washington, Oct. 21. ... (Submitted on: Nov 2, 2009) Full Story
Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall dedicated at Marine Barracks Washington By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I More than 400 Marines and guests, including Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps gathered at Marine Barracks Washington, Sept. 14, to dedicate Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall, the new headquarters for the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. ... (Submitted on: Nov 2, 2009) Full Story
Battle Color Detachment brings Esprit de Corps to ‘Low Country' By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I Units from Marine Barracks Washington travelled to South Carolina to bring the Battle Color Ceremony to audiences at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Aug. 25 and 26. ... (Submitted on: Nov 2, 2009) Full Story
Tyler Toliver: Marine and country music singer By Lance Cpl. Johnny Merkley Marine Barracks 8th & I Tyler T. Toliver is a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, who happens to be a country singer. Toliver brought the crowd ... (Submitted on: Aug 21, 2009) Full Story
Motor T always on Duty at the Oldest Post By Lance Cpl. Johnny Merkley Marine Barracks 8th & I If you have ever seen the Silent Drill Platoon or U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform ... (Submitted on: Aug 21, 2009) Full Story
Marines fight through burning pain to qualify as OC spray instructors By Cpl. Jacob H. Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I On a crisp day, Marines laughed as they practiced takedowns and holds on each other on the athletic field of Marine Barracks ... (Submitted on: Feb 17, 2009) Full Story
Candidates compete for spot on Silent Drill Platoon By Sgt. John J. Parry Marine Barracks 8th & I Selected from among thousands of Marines, less than a fraction of a percent will ever have a chance to march with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. ... (Submitted on: Feb 15, 2009) Full Story
Enlisted Marine first to receive full honors funeral under new policy By Cpl. Jacob Harrer Marine Barracks 8th & I The first enlisted Marine to be given a full honors military funeral under new Marine Corps policy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Feb. 5. ... (Submitted on: Feb 5, 2009) Full Story
Secretary of Navy wished ‘fair winds, following seas’ in farewell ceremony By Cpl. Chris Dobbs Marine Barracks 8th & I Donald Winter was “welcomed ashore” after a three-year stint as 73rd Secretary of the Navy ... (Submitted on: Jan. 23, 2009) Full Story