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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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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

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Marines with Marine Barracks Washington salute during the “officers center” sequence at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington salute during the “officers center” sequence at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

General David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, outgoing commanding officer, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, outgoing commanding officer, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, left, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., and Col. Teague A. Pastel, incoming commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, left, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., and Col. Teague A. Pastel, incoming commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

General David H. Berger, left, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Col. Donald J. Tomich, center, outgoing commanding officer, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, right, incoming commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C, walk into Truman-Crawford Hall during a change of command ceremony at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

General David H. Berger, left, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Col. Donald J. Tomich, center, outgoing commanding officer, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, right, incoming commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C, walk into Truman-Crawford Hall during a change of command ceremony at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Sergeant Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, right, battalion sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., passes off the Marine Corps Battle Colors to Col. Donald J. Tomich, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a change of command ceremony at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Sergeant Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, right, battalion sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., passes off the Marine Corps Battle Colors to Col. Donald J. Tomich, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a change of command ceremony at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General David H. Berger, left, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Col. Donald J. Tomich, right, outgoing commanding officer, for his meritorious service while serving at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

General David H. Berger, left, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Col. Donald J. Tomich, right, outgoing commanding officer, for his meritorious service while serving at the Barracks, June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, incoming commanding officer, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, incoming commanding officer, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The President’s Own, U.S. Marine Band, perform during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Marines with “The President’s Own, U.S. Marine Band, perform during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Cmdr. Justin Bernard, Barracks chaplain, delivers the invocation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Lieutenant Cmdr. Justin Bernard, Barracks chaplain, delivers the invocation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 17, 2020. Colonel Donald J. Tomich relinquished his command of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. to Col. Teague A. Pastel. Pastel previously served as the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) where he served as the Director, Plans and Strategy Division.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Official photo for Sgt. Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, battalion sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

Official photo for Sgt. Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, battalion sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Official command photo for Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

Official command photo for Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, march off the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, march off the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fire a cannon on the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fire a cannon on the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fire a cannon on the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fire a cannon on the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fire a cannon on the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fire a cannon on the parade deck at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 26, 2020. The Body Bearers fired a cannon every minute for 21 minutes in observance of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. pose for a photo at the Barracks, Feb. 10, 2020. The Marines were selected to represent the Barracks as a part of the 2020 Parade Staff after several weeks of tirelessly drilling in Ceremonial Drill School and rigorous drill evaluations.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. pose for a photo at the Barracks, Feb. 10, 2020. The Marines were selected to represent the Barracks as a part of the 2020 Parade Staff after several weeks of tirelessly drilling in Ceremonial Drill School and rigorous drill evaluations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, greets family members of the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, greets family members of the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, carries the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, carries the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp