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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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The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at three venues in the Michigan area in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela.

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at three venues in the Michigan area in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela.

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

During the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon's last show of the day the poolees of RS Lancing formed up in front of the platoon and conducted a swearing in ceremony, June 1, 2021. This once in a lifetime opportunity cemented their commitment to the Marine Corps and our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela.

During the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon's last show of the day the poolees of RS Lancing formed up in front of the platoon and conducted a swearing in ceremony, June 1, 2021. This once in a lifetime opportunity cemented their commitment to the Marine Corps and our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela.

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

Ninety-Eight-year-old World War II Marine Corps Veteran Donald Folsom, who served in Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa as a cannoneer with the 2nd Marine Division, poses with a photo from his time in service after the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at St. Joe's Sports Dome in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Ninety-Eight-year-old World War II Marine Corps Veteran Donald Folsom, who served in Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa as a cannoneer with the 2nd Marine Division, poses with a photo from his time in service after the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at St. Joe's Sports Dome in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at three venues in the Michigan area in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters, and had the honor of meeting 98-year-old World War II Marine Corps Veteran Donald Folsom, who served in Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa as a cannoneer with the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at three venues in the Michigan area in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters, and had the honor of meeting 98-year-old World War II Marine Corps Veteran Donald Folsom, who served in Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa as a cannoneer with the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

Capt. Isaac Seals, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Platoon Commander, is interviewed by the local COMMSTRAT and local news outlets after the platoon's performance in Detroit, Michigan, in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance the platoon conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Capt. Isaac Seals, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Platoon Commander, is interviewed by the local COMMSTRAT and local news outlets after the platoon's performance in Detroit, Michigan, in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance the platoon conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at three venues in the Michigan area in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at three venues in the Michigan area in support of Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland and RS Lansing, June 1, 2021. After each performance they conducted a meet and greet with the audiences, poolees and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon held their final performance for Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, June 2, 2021. The Marines were given a tour of the hall of fame and got to meet the CEO, Carl David Baker, after their trip from Detroit to Canton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon held their final performance for Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, June 2, 2021. The Marines were given a tour of the hall of fame and got to meet the CEO, Carl David Baker, after their trip from Detroit to Canton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon held their final performance for Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, June 2, 2021. The Marines were given a tour of the hall of fame and got to meet the CEO, Carl David Baker, after their trip from Detroit to Canton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon held their final performance for Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, June 2, 2021. The Marines were given a tour of the hall of fame and got to meet the CEO, Carl David Baker, after their trip from Detroit to Canton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon held their final performance for Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, June 2, 2021. The Marines were given a tour of the hall of fame and got to meet the CEO, Carl David Baker, after their trip from Detroit to Canton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon held their final performance for Recruiting Station (RS) Cleveland at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, June 2, 2021. The Marines were given a tour of the hall of fame and got to meet the CEO, Carl David Baker, after their trip from Detroit to Canton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (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 Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (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 Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (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 Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (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 Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 28, 2021. The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official, and Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon take a group photo at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon take a group photo at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon take a group photo with Bonnie Carroll, founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, at the TAPS Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon take a group photo with Bonnie Carroll, founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, at the TAPS Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon conduct their rifle inspection sequence during “Long Line'' at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon conduct their rifle inspection sequence during “Long Line'' at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales