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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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Gunnery Sgt. Josh Dannemiller, assistant drum major with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, leads the Drum and Bugle Corps across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Gunnery Sgt. Josh Dannemiller, assistant drum major with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, leads the Drum and Bugle Corps across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Staff Sgt. Codie Williams, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandants Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, executes a bugle call while Sgt. Maj. Matthew R. Hackett, sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Staff Sgt. Codie Williams, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandants Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, executes a bugle call while Sgt. Maj. Matthew R. Hackett, sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Sergeant Chesty XIV stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Sergeant Chesty XIV stands at attention during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band march to their positions during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Marines with "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band march to their positions during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 29, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly, and the hosting official was the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

CO of Marine Barracks Washington

CO of Marine Barracks Washington

Photo by Office of Marine Corps Communication

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors across the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors across the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum & Bugle Corps prepare to perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum & Bugle Corps prepare to perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum & Bugle Corps prepare to perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum & Bugle Corps prepare to perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marine veteran and Paralympian, Robert Jones, is escorted to the reviewing area by LCDR Jason Duff, clinical psychologist, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marine veteran and Paralympian, Robert Jones, is escorted to the reviewing area by LCDR Jason Duff, clinical psychologist, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march across the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march across the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march onto the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march onto the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official 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 stand at attention during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at attention during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official 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 precision rifle drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform precision rifle drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official 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 execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas' 13th Congressional District Congressman, is greeted by Capt. Evita Mosqueda, protocal officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C. at the opening of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas' 13th Congressional District Congressman, is greeted by Capt. Evita Mosqueda, protocal officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C. at the opening of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The official party for the Tuesday Sunset Parade poses for a photo at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The official party for the Tuesday Sunset Parade poses for a photo at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The official party for the Tuesday Sunset Parade poses for a photo at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The official party for the Tuesday Sunset Parade poses for a photo at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp