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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 Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. listen to an instructor during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. listen to an instructor during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. listen to an instructor during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. listen to an instructor during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Staff Sgt. Alexander Spence, assistant drill master, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., conducts training during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Staff Sgt. Alexander Spence, assistant drill master, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., conducts training during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, applauds Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, applauds Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire cannons during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire cannons during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with a Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff conduct “pass in review” during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with a Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff conduct “pass in review” during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at the position of attention during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at the position of attention during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane F. King, drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, conducts “dress right, dress” during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane F. King, drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, conducts “dress right, dress” during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during a retirement ceremony for Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa command, renders a salute during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

General Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa command, renders a salute during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, an award during a retirement ceremony for Waldhauser at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

General Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, an award during a retirement ceremony for Waldhauser at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General David H. Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, a folded flag during a retirement ceremony for Waldhauser at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

General David H. Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, a folded flag during a retirement ceremony for Waldhauser at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa command, addresses his guests during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

General Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa command, addresses his guests during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept 27, 2019. General Waldhauser served as an infantry officer at all levels in the Corps, including command of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. His General Officer commands included the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He retired after more than 43 years of dedicated and faithful service to our Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the 2019 Barracks Row Fall Festival in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2019. The annual festival brings the community together to celebrate its rich history and support local venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp