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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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Sgt. Katie Maynard, a native of Hancock, Mich., is part of the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., S-3 operations center, Aug. 21, 2014. The S-3 at the Barracks is responsible for coordinating all training and ceremonial missions, including funerals, parades and joint-service events. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Sgt. Katie Maynard, a native of Hancock, Mich., is part of the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., S-3 operations center, Aug. 21, 2014. The S-3 at the Barracks is responsible for coordinating all training and ceremonial missions, including funerals, parades and joint-service events. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)

Powering the Barracks

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., supports events throughout the National Capital Region every day. With thousands of ceremonies and training exercises every year, it takes a dedicated team to make sure everything goes smoothly. The Marines in the operations section, known as the S-3, at the Barracks coordinate what Marines and materials

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