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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

Archive: September, 2004

"B" Co sharpens killer instinct

The enemy has cut off supply lines at a critical junction. They have no fire support, which leaves a hole in their defense. It is up to your squad to lay down supporting fire. What do you do?This is exactly what the Marines of “B” Company had to figure out while on a two-day training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.During the training