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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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The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 17, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 17, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, greet Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, greet Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, speaks to Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, speaks to Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, speaks to Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, speaks to Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, explains the value of the MOH and what it means to him at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, explains the value of the MOH and what it means to him at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, poses for a photo with Barracks’ Marines at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, poses for a photo with Barracks’ Marines at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, greet Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, greet Barracks’ Marines in Center House at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines of MBW met with Williams at Center House for a meet and greet and were afforded the opportunity to listen to stories shared from their fellow Marine. Williams received the Medal of Honor for his “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective” on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

A firing party with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. renders a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A firing party with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. renders a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

A Marine with the “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band plays Taps during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine with the “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band plays Taps during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., presents the National Flag to the next of kin during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., presents the National Flag to the next of kin during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times supporting multiple operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005, and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times supporting multiple operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005, and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to march behind the Caisson platoon during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to march behind the Caisson platoon during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches at the front of the Barracks’ formation during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches at the front of the Barracks’ formation during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the Marine Corps Battle Colors during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the Marine Corps Battle Colors during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Lance Cpl. Nikias Nicholas, Headquarters and Service company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute at the passing of the Caisson platoon during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lance Cpl. Nikias Nicholas, Headquarters and Service company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute at the passing of the Caisson platoon during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march with the folded National Flag and a standard urn during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march with the folded National Flag and a standard urn during a full honors funeral for Col. Travis M. Provost at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 12, 2018. Provost joined the U.S. Marine Corps on November 10, 1989 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1990. He deployed six times, supporting multiple operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and retired in April 2014 after a distinguished and decorated career. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp