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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 the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “rifle inspection” sequence during an honor flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019. Honor Flights provide no cost transportation for U.S. military veterans to visit Washington D.C. and see the memorials of the respective wars they served in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “rifle inspection” sequence during an honor flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019. Honor Flights provide no cost transportation for U.S. military veterans to visit Washington D.C. and see the memorials of the respective wars they served in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Warrant Officer Courtney Lawrence, operations officer and assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2019. Lawrence is the first female officer within the ranks of the Drum and Bugle Corps. Lieutenant Gen. Eric Smith, the commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development was the hosting official and Mrs. Holly Carter Vega, the 2019 Armed Services Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Warrant Officer Courtney Lawrence, operations officer and assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2019. Lawrence is the first female officer within the ranks of the Drum and Bugle Corps. Lieutenant Gen. Eric Smith, the commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development was the hosting official and Mrs. Holly Carter Vega, the 2019 Armed Services Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Warrant Officer 2 Richard Woodall, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2019. Lieutenant Gen. Eric Smith, the commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development was the hosting official and Mrs. Holly Carter Vega, the 2019 Armed Services Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Warrant Officer 2 Richard Woodall, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2019. Lieutenant Gen. Eric Smith, the commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development was the hosting official and Mrs. Holly Carter Vega, the 2019 Armed Services Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, was our guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stand at attention for the “officers center” sequence during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stand at attention for the “officers center” sequence during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Colors during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Colors during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Sergeant Cody Hutto, acting drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, marches across the parade deck during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Sergeant Cody Hutto, acting drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, marches across the parade deck during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Corporal James Bourgeois, official mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches down center walk with LCpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Corporal James Bourgeois, official mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches down center walk with LCpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Sergeant Julian Moore, noncommissioned officer parade staff, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Cpl. Teal Ewer, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Sergeant Julian Moore, noncommissioned officer parade staff, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Cpl. Teal Ewer, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Corporal Luke Givens, Body Bearer, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., holds the flag that covered Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith’s casket during his full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Corporal Luke Givens, Body Bearer, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., holds the flag that covered Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith’s casket during his full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Sergeant Corey Steen, operations noncommissioned officer, Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., rings the ceremonial bell during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Sergeant Corey Steen, operations noncommissioned officer, Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., rings the ceremonial bell during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform the “final raise” for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform the “final raise” for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, pull the Caisson through Arlington Nation Cemetery during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, pull the Caisson through Arlington Nation Cemetery during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard participate in a funeral procession for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard participate in a funeral procession for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. escort the casket of Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. escort the casket of Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stand at the position of attention behind the Caisson during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stand at the position of attention behind the Caisson during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., put the casket of Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith on the Caisson during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., put the casket of Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Beckwith on the Caisson during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2019. Beckwith commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1957 and served several combat tours in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Beckwith retired from the Marine Corps in 1991 after 34 years of service and passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc Allen Sanders

Marines with the noncommissioned officer parade marching staff, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., march across Center Walk during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the noncommissioned officer parade marching staff, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., march across Center Walk during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Sergeant Evan Middleton, acting conductor, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps renders a salute during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Sergeant Evan Middleton, acting conductor, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps renders a salute during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “long line” sequence during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “long line” sequence during the Noncommissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, director of Marine Corps Staff and the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp