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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: February, 2007

MCI celebrates 87th birthday with ROLE

The Marine Corps Institute celebrated its 87th birthday ceremony on Feb 2, by replacing its Digital DP-37 exam with the new Random Online Exam (ROLE), for students taking MCI courses online. “It was great to recognize the illustrious history of this Institute, and the ceremony let [our staff know] that we are happy with their performance. It also