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 "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.