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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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Washington, D.C.

Archive: July, 2009

Cpl. Tyler Toliver poses for the cover of his new album, "My Country." Toliver is stationed at Marine Barracks Washington and pursues his love of music in his off-time. - Cpl. Tyler Toliver poses for the cover of his new album, "My Country." Toliver is stationed at Marine Barracks Washington and pursues his love of music in his off-time.

Tyler Toliver: Marine and country music singer

Tyler T. Toliver is a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, who happens to be a country singer. Toliver brought the crowd to their feet while singing “My Country,” during his opening performance for the country singing legend Joe Diffie at the Fauquier County Fair in Warrenton, Va, July 18.Toliver released his first CD titled “My Country” that day at

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