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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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Corporal William K. “Kyle” Carpenter, Global War on Terrorism (Afghanistan) Medal of Honor Recipient, left, Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Col. Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient, center, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, right, walk down center walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 6, 2021. Carpenter, Williams, and Barnum were the guests of honor for the evening and the hosting officials were Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Corporal William K. “Kyle” Carpenter, Global War on Terrorism (Afghanistan) Medal of Honor Recipient, left, Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Col. Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient, center, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, right, walk down center walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 6, 2021. Carpenter, Williams, and Barnum were the guests of honor for the evening and the hosting officials were Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

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 Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

From left-to-right, Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention and render a salute during “honors” for the Tuesday Sunset Parade a at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Raven, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Austin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

From left-to-right, Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention and render a salute during “honors” for the Tuesday Sunset Parade a at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Raven, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Austin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon conduct their “rifle inspection” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon conduct their “rifle inspection” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the parade staff march onto the field during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with the parade staff march onto the field during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march into formation during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march into formation during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Captain Bryan Hart, parade adjutant, executes “draw sword” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Captain Bryan Hart, parade adjutant, executes “draw sword” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug. 3, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Mr. Erik Raven, majority staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee-Defense, and the hosting official was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, director, Capabilities Development Directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Captain Nathan D. Morris, assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, salutes the national ensign during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Captain Nathan D. Morris, assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, salutes the national ensign during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct “officers center” during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct “officers center” during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “present arms” during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute “present arms” during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Master GySgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, left, and MGySgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, right, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Master GySgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, left, and MGySgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, right, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, accompanied by her husband, and Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, accompanied by his wife, walk down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, accompanied by her husband, and Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, accompanied by his wife, walk down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen T. Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Sgt. Teal Ewer, bugler, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs a solo during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Sgt. Teal Ewer, bugler, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs a solo during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Lance Cpl. Rebekah Macias, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, stands on Center Walk with the official Marine Corps mascot, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Lance Cpl. Rebekah Macias, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, stands on Center Walk with the official Marine Corps mascot, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert