8th & I Reunion Association - Historical Events of the 2000's

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The 8th & I Reunion Association

An organization of Marines
who served at
Marine Barracks
8th & I Streets, S.E.,
Washington D.C.

Historical Events of the 2000's

The year 2005 provided a unique distinction for the Marine Corps, as well as for 8th & I, when General Peter Pace assumed the position of Chairman of our Nation's Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Pace first served at the Barracks as a 1st Lt. in 1969, first as a ceremonial platoon leader, and then as Company Commander of the Ceremonial Company. He returned to the Barracks again in 1988 as a Lt. Col.

To veiw an excellent article on General Pace which appeared in a recent edition of Parade Magazine, click here.

Marine Barracks, Washington, DC particpated in another milestone of Marine Corps history when the Commandant presented the Medal of Honor flag to 16 living Marine Medal of Honor winners and the families of 10 others who were unable to attend the August 2, 2006 ceremony.

For an account of the ceremony, click click here.

(Item submitted by Cliff Nevetral)

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