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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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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hannah N. McFadden, Senior Staff Swordsmen, conducts the second count of "present sword" from "order sword" during drill practice at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C. on Mar 6, 2025. The Marines on the Parade Staff conduct months of deliberate drill practice to ensure every movement reflects the pride and tradition of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hannah N. McFadden, Senior Staff Swordsmen, conducts the second count of "present sword" from "order sword" during drill practice at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C. on Mar 6, 2025. The Marines on the Parade Staff conduct months of deliberate drill practice to ensure every movement reflects the pride and tradition of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Ford Higgins, platoon commander, Silent Drill Platoon, stands at attention during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., on Mar. 7, 2025. This is the first time that the Battle Color Detachment has traveled to San Diego since 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Ford Higgins, platoon commander, Silent Drill Platoon, stands at attention during a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., on Mar. 7, 2025. This is the first time that the Battle Color Detachment has traveled to San Diego since 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute a drill sequence during the Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” C-130J Super Hercules flyover at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. on Feb. 25, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute a drill sequence during the Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” C-130J Super Hercules flyover at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. on Feb. 25, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington read to children at Shirley Chisholm Elementary School in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2024. This was an experience that allowed the Marines to engage with children and impact the next generation in our community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington read to children at Shirley Chisholm Elementary School in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2024. This was an experience that allowed the Marines to engage with children and impact the next generation in our community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps conduct a musical sequence during a performance in Plymouth, Mass., Nov. 23, 2024. This was the 28th annual America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps conduct a musical sequence during a performance in Plymouth, Mass., Nov. 23, 2024. This was the 28th annual America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Meckna, dog handler at Marine Barracks Washington, gets interviewed during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, NY, Feb. 10, 2025. The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Chesty XVI were invited to the dog show in celebration of the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Meckna, dog handler at Marine Barracks Washington, gets interviewed during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, NY, Feb. 10, 2025. The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Chesty XVI were invited to the dog show in celebration of the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington conduct a perimeter patrol during the Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course (TSULC) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 5, 2025. TSULC aims to train fire-team and squad leaders at Marine Barracks Washington while also standardizing small unit leadership practices across the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington conduct a perimeter patrol during the Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course (TSULC) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 5, 2025. TSULC aims to train fire-team and squad leaders at Marine Barracks Washington while also standardizing small unit leadership practices across the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Logan Giger, operations officer with Marine Barracks Washington, Gen. Eric Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Gen. Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, render honors during an honors ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Feb. 3, 2025. The French and U.S. militaries have a longstanding history of collaboration, beginning during the Revolutionary War when forces fought together on the same frontlines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Logan Giger, operations officer with Marine Barracks Washington, Gen. Eric Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Gen. Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, render honors during an honors ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Feb. 3, 2025. The French and U.S. militaries have a longstanding history of collaboration, beginning during the Revolutionary War when forces fought together on the same frontlines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducts "march on the colors" as a part of a dress rehearsal for their upcoming West Coast tour at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Feb. 22, 2025. During the tour, the Battle Color Detachment will perform at various venues in Phoenix and San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducts "march on the colors" as a part of a dress rehearsal for their upcoming West Coast tour at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Feb. 22, 2025. During the tour, the Battle Color Detachment will perform at various venues in Phoenix and San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the newest members of the Silent Drill Platoon on Jan. 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. The six-week long course consists of drill and cadences specific to Marine Barracks Washington, rifle spinning techniques, and much more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the newest members of the Silent Drill Platoon on Jan. 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. The six-week long course consists of drill and cadences specific to Marine Barracks Washington, rifle spinning techniques, and much more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr., Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations and the guest of honor was his excellency Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States.

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr., Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations and the guest of honor was his excellency Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

Marines with the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire cannons during a retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2024.

Marines with the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers fire cannons during a retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2024.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to present the U.S. Flag during a retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2024. Lt. Gen. Iiams served as the commander of United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command from April 2021 to September 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to present the U.S. Flag during a retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2024. Lt. Gen. Iiams served as the commander of United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command from April 2021 to September 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Soldiers with the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) execute advanced marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 7, 2024. The purpose of this live-fire training was to build joint-based camaraderie with the United States Army and enhance lethality. Marines and Soldiers engaged targets at unknown distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Soldiers with the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) execute advanced marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 7, 2024. The purpose of this live-fire training was to build joint-based camaraderie with the United States Army and enhance lethality. Marines and Soldiers engaged targets at unknown distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

Lance Cpl. Thomas B. Moore, rifleman, Bravo Company, Second Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Soldiers with the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) execute advanced marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 7, 2024. The purpose of this live-fire training was to build joint-based camaraderie with the United States Army and enhance lethality. Marines and Soldiers engaged targets at unknown distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Lance Cpl. Thomas B. Moore, rifleman, Bravo Company, Second Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Soldiers with the 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) execute advanced marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug 7, 2024. The purpose of this live-fire training was to build joint-based camaraderie with the United States Army and enhance lethality. Marines and Soldiers engaged targets at unknown distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps conduct a musical sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps conduct a musical sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Cpl. Chase C. Coburn, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes the “chaos” sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Cpl. Chase C. Coburn, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes the “chaos” sequence during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Sgt. Maj. Jimmy F. Richard, Marine Barracks Washington sergeant major, executes report during an Evening Parade at the “Oldest Post of the Corps,” Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Sgt. Maj. Jimmy F. Richard, Marine Barracks Washington sergeant major, executes report during an Evening Parade at the “Oldest Post of the Corps,” Aug. 23, 2024. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant; Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd Commandant; Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant; Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant; Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant; Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., 36th Commandant; Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant; Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Barracks Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at MBW, Aug. 25, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. The guest of honor was His Excellency Lui Tuck Yew, Ambassador of Singapore to the United States of America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Barracks Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at MBW, Aug. 25, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. The guest of honor was His Excellency Lui Tuck Yew, Ambassador of Singapore to the United States of America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C.maneuver for cover and concealment during military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 27, 2024. MOUT training provides the organization, planning, and knowledge needed to be successful when conducting operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C.maneuver for cover and concealment during military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 27, 2024. MOUT training provides the organization, planning, and knowledge needed to be successful when conducting operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna