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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 Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute “fix bayonets” during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute “fix bayonets” during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, renders a salute during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, renders a salute during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Major Christopher E. Hall, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches the D&B onto the parade deck during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Major Christopher E. Hall, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches the D&B onto the parade deck during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, and his wife Susan Wissler, receive awards during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, and his wife Susan Wissler, receive awards during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire canon volley to render honors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, during a retirement ceremony for Wissler at the Barracks, Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire canon volley to render honors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, during a retirement ceremony for Wissler at the Barracks, Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

General Joseph F. Dunford, 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers remarks during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

General Joseph F. Dunford, 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers remarks during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, delivers remarks during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, delivers remarks during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, his wife Susan Wissler, and four grandchildren exit the parade deck at the conclusion of a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, his wife Susan Wissler, and four grandchildren exit the parade deck at the conclusion of a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, and his family pose for a photo at the conclusion of a retirement ceremony for Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, and his family pose for a photo at the conclusion of a retirement ceremony for Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

General Joseph F. Dunford, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders a salute to the National Ensign during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

General Joseph F. Dunford, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders a salute to the National Ensign during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

General Joseph F. Dunford, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders a salute to the National Ensign during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

General Joseph F. Dunford, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders a salute to the National Ensign during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

General Joseph F. Dunford, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Maj. Eric P. Roby, parade commander, render salutes during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

General Joseph F. Dunford, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Maj. Eric P. Roby, parade commander, render salutes during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march onto center walk during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march onto center walk during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, outgoing commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2017. Before Marine Corps Forces Command, Wissler served as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. He is retiring after 39 dedicated years of service to the Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Staff Sgt. Said Lemarhi, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches his platoon across the parade deck during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Staff Sgt. Said Lemarhi, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches his platoon across the parade deck during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Lance Cpl. Joshua Lawson, Bravo Company guidon bearer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march across the parade deck during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Lance Cpl. Joshua Lawson, Bravo Company guidon bearer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march across the parade deck during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at attention during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at attention during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps enlisted awardees render a salute during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps enlisted awardees render a salute during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp