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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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Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire a three-round volley during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire a three-round volley during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

A Marine with “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, plays Taps during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

A Marine with “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, plays Taps during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., conduct a final raise of the casket of Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., conduct a final raise of the casket of Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (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 Flag during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Flag during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha and Bravo marching companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform “dress right dress” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo marching companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform “dress right dress” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

First Sgt. Antonio G. Lopez, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stands at “carry sword” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

First Sgt. Antonio G. Lopez, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stands at “carry sword” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, speaks with key leaders of the Friday Evening Parade at the conclusion of a parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, speaks with key leaders of the Friday Evening Parade at the conclusion of a parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense greets Sgt. Dhilexa Dejesus, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., at the conclusion of a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense greets Sgt. Dhilexa Dejesus, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., at the conclusion of a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, left, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, middle, and Col. Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., right, render honors for “honors” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, left, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas, middle, and Col. Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., right, render honors for “honors” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Master Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march across Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Master Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march across Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2019. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha and Bravo marching companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform “fix bayonets” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo marching companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform “fix bayonets” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the parade staff, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the parade staff, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Sergeant Dhilexa Dejesus, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stands at the position of attention with the official Marine Corps mascot, Pfc. Chesty XV, during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Sergeant Dhilexa Dejesus, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stands at the position of attention with the official Marine Corps mascot, Pfc. Chesty XV, during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in formation during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in formation during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019.The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable, David L. Norquist, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon meet and greet with U.S. veterans attending an Honor Flight at the conclusion of a performance at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon meet and greet with U.S. veterans attending an Honor Flight at the conclusion of a performance at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders