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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 Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marine Barracks Washington was honored to host five Gold Star Families at the Home of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington, Feb. 6, 2017. The term "Gold Star" describes an individual who has lost an immediate family member who served in the military. The families hosted were given a tour of the Commandant's residence with the aid of several Marine docents of MBW. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Members of the Silent Drill Platoon judged the 15th iteration of the Northern Virginia Region's JROTC drill competition, hosted at Liberty high school; Bealeton, Va. Marines supported the event as drill judges, which provided the junior reserve officers an opportunity to observe the mannerisms and standards of currently serving SDP Marines at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to carry Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo to his final resting place during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capital Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to carry Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo to his final resting place during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capital Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march behind members of the Caisson Platoon during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capital Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march behind members of the Caisson Platoon during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capital Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render honors during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render honors during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Bravo Company firing party, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Bravo Company firing party, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp