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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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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

The official party of the relief and appointment ceremony for the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, stand at attention during the 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 official party of the relief and appointment ceremony for the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, stand at attention during the 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, speaks to guests 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, speaks to guests 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, speaks to guests 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, speaks to guests 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, 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

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, receives the National Ensign from the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, 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, left, receives the National Ensign from the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, prepares to pass on the National Ensign to the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, prepares to pass on the National Ensign to the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, 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

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, left, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, right, stand at a ceremonial position 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 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, left, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, right, stand at a ceremonial position 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

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in a funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in a funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois