FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Barracks, District of Columbia ~ 03 SEPT 2024

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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Road Trip: Marine Barracks, Washington D.C.

Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is located at the corner of 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 U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the U.S. Marine Band. Barracks Marines conduct ceremonial missions in and around the National Capital Region as well as abroad.

Company A is comprised of 1st and 2nd Platoon, which are ceremonial marching platoons, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Corps Color Guard Platoon. The Marines of Company A have the mission of executing all ceremonial commitments directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and preparing for future service in the Marine Corps’ operating forces.

Ceremonial commitments include Marine Corps funerals at Arlington National Cemetery and Joint Service Ceremonies at venues such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the White House, the Pentagon, and other high visibility venues across the National Capitol Region. Throughout the summer, the Marines of Company A also march in Sunset and Evening Parades, every Tuesday and Friday respectively.

The Marines of Company A are infantryman that are hand-selected from the School of Infantry to serve at Marine Barracks Washington for at least two years. The leadership of Company A, Officers and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers, are also infantry Marines who are screened and selected to serve at Marine Barracks Washington.

In addition to ceremonial requirements, the Marines of Company A conduct infantry training to prepare for service in operational infantry battalions.  Training is led by post-fleet tour Platoon Commanders and Platoon Sergeants within the company, and field training is conducted at Marine Corps Base Quantico. 

Due to the location of Marine Barracks Washington, Company A Marines conduct several unique and informative professional military education events to include battle site studies at civil war battlefields and visits to museums and federal government institutions across the National Capitol Region.

Learn More About Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. HERE!!

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[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy everyone! Hope you all have had a fun Labor Day.

Posting a bit early and running off for a bit. One packing day away from the movers coming Wednesday, and I am right in the middle of packing the kitchen. Tedious for sure.

Y’all have an awesome week, and will check in with you later!

[lightman]

Happy motoring Monday!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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[SkyDancer]

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[radu]

Howdy, lauren. *HUGZ*

Laboring on Labor Day. LOL I don’t envy you but at the same time I’m excited for you. Packing to move is a real pain but it’s one step closer to your goal.
Good luck!

[PROCON]

Thanks for taking us on another great Road Trip, Lauren!

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks Lauren!

[Jet Jaguar]

Good evening. I hope both of you had some time off to relax.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy packing, lauren...safe move. And thanks for today's Road Trip: Marine Barracks, District of Columbia.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Road Trip: Marine Barracks, District of Columbia ~

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[radu]

Howdy, JJ! *HUGZ*

There’s always time to relax here. I look for things to do out of boredom, even if it’s housework. LOL

Kathy, on the other hand ......
I’m hoping, too, she took some time to kick back today. It’s been a nice day for some deck time up there.

Everything going well with you?

[PROCON]

Hiya radu!

I did absolutely nothing over the weekend although son came over for dinner on Friday.

Robin was out of town but I did stop over to see the little rascals pups anyway.

As far as going to the range, temps have soared into the 90's so it'll be a bit before we can go again.

How are you and the kittehs doing?

[Jet Jaguar]

Good here!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

How was your weekend? Do anything special for the holiday like slap some burgers or ribs on the grill?

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I’m looking at some pretty weather up there at the moment. Have you slipped out for some deck time, hanging out with the ducks? *tapping foot with arms akimbo*

[radu]

Dang. I’d heard temps were going back up on that side of the country again but didn’t know how far north. I guess summer isn’t through with you just yet. Probably isn’t through down here, either, but at least we’re getting a reprieve this week.

It was a do-nothing weekend here too. Too wet to do anything outside, so I was stuck in here with a houseful of rambunctious kittehs. LOL

[radu]

Gad to hear it!
Did rain wreck any plans you made for the weekend? It’s been a little strange to see so much green on the radar down there the past couple of days.

[radu]

I hope you did manage to get outside for a bit this afternoon. Looks like it’s too late now for that. Right after I posted earlier, the LH cam swung back around towards your direction and it’s been dark and ugly, pouring rain ever since. Not raining anywhere else though.
Kinda like TN weather. LOL