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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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Marines with the parade staff march down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 20, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Robert J. Conte III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the parade staff march down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 20, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Robert J. Conte III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon greet veterans following an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon greet veterans following an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Sergeant Chase Furlough, platoon sergeant, Silent Drill Platoon, renders a salute during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Sergeant Chase Furlough, platoon sergeant, Silent Drill Platoon, renders a salute during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

A veteran takes a photo during an Honor Flight performance by the Silent Drill Platoon at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

A veteran takes a photo during an Honor Flight performance by the Silent Drill Platoon at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “chaos” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “chaos” sequence during an Honor Flight performance at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Veterans arrive prior to an Honor Flight performance by the Silent Drill Platoon at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Veterans arrive prior to an Honor Flight performance by the Silent Drill Platoon at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 18, 2021. The Honor Flight Network is a national network whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Body Bearers with Marine Barracks Washington fire an 11-round salute during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Body Bearers with Marine Barracks Washington fire an 11-round salute during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Body Bearers with Marine Barracks Washington fire an 11-round salute during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Body Bearers with Marine Barracks Washington fire an 11-round salute during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Honorees stand at the position of attention for honors during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Honorees stand at the position of attention for honors during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Honorees walk to their seats during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Honorees walk to their seats during the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 16, 2021. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be promoted brigadier generals along with senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guests of honor were former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Maj. Alford L. McMichael, John L. Estrada, Michael P. Barrett, and Ronald L. Green. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guests of honor were former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Maj. Alford L. McMichael, John L. Estrada, Michael P. Barrett, and Ronald L. Green. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guests of honor were former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Maj. Alford L. McMichael, John L. Estrada, Michael P. Barrett, and Ronald L. Green. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guests of honor were former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Maj. Alford L. McMichael, John L. Estrada, Michael P. Barrett, and Ronald L. Green. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Lance Corporal Joshua Williams and Cpl. Steven Almaguer, riflemen with the Silent Drill Platoon, “fix bayonets” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guests of honor were former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Maj. Alford L. McMichael, John L. Estrada, Michael P. Barrett, and Ronald L. Green. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Lance Corporal Joshua Williams and Cpl. Steven Almaguer, riflemen with the Silent Drill Platoon, “fix bayonets” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guests of honor were former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Maj. Alford L. McMichael, John L. Estrada, Michael P. Barrett, and Ronald L. Green. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales