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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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Archive: March, 2014

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at ease following a performance at Grand Terrace High School in Colton, Ca., March 10, 2014. These Marines perform on various installations and schools on the East Coast and West Coast Tour in preparation for the annual parade season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at ease following a performance at Grand Terrace High School in Colton, Ca., March 10, 2014. These Marines perform on various installations and schools on the East Coast and West Coast Tour in preparation for the annual parade season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Marine Barracks Washington polishes skills on Tour

As parade season nears, an urgent feeling sweeps over Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.Every summer, the “Oldest Post of the Corps” showcases Marine Corps excellence through drill and music throughout the National Capitol Region with its Friday Evening and Tuesday Sunset Parades.With all of the companies stationed at the Barracks preparing to make

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Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., visit the newly remodeled mess hall at the Barracks, March 24, 2014. The new renovations include a new fast food line, a carving station, LED screen menus and aesthetic changes. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., visit the newly remodeled mess hall at the Barracks, March 24, 2014. The new renovations include a new fast food line, a carving station, LED screen menus and aesthetic changes. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Barracks mess hall gets remodeled

The mess hall at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., was recently remodeled and had its grand re-opening March 24. Some of the changes to the mess hall include LED screen menus, a fusion bar and updated decorations. Previously, the mess hall had only two lines - one serving fast food and the other serving traditional entrees.

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