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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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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 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/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 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas Brundige, assistant funeral director, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., salutes the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas Brundige, assistant funeral director, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., salutes the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the Bravo Company firing party, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Bravo Company firing party, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The President’s Own” the U.S. Marine Band perform musical ballads during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” the U.S. Marine Band perform musical ballads during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. stand in formation during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released) stunning!

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. stand in formation during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released) stunning!

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. stand in formation during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. stand in formation during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., carry a casket during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., carry a casket during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sept. 13, 2017. 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 Capitol area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Tara Feret Erath, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, speaks to Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps after their performance for a Law Enforcement Reception at U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and their friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Tara Feret Erath, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, speaks to Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps after their performance for a Law Enforcement Reception at U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and their friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a concert during the Law Enforcement Reception at the U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and their friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a concert during the Law Enforcement Reception at the U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and their friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Major Christopher Hall, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B as they perform musical ballads for a Law Enforcement Reception at the U.S. Embassy Residence in Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and their friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Major Christopher Hall, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B as they perform musical ballads for a Law Enforcement Reception at the U.S. Embassy Residence in Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and their friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads at Milavy shopping center in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed an open concert for all bystanders in appreciation for their hospitality as a part of the Avenches Tattoo. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads at Milavy shopping center in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed an open concert for all bystanders in appreciation for their hospitality as a part of the Avenches Tattoo. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform their music in motion routine during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This was the 13th iteration of this tattoo since 1999, bringing approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform their music in motion routine during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This was the 13th iteration of this tattoo since 1999, bringing approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This was the 13th iteration of this tattoo since 1999, bringing approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This was the 13th iteration of this tattoo since 1999, bringing approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during the Avenches Tattoo in Avenches, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads at the Law Enforcement Reception at the U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads at the Law Enforcement Reception at the U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2017. The D&B performed a concert for high-ranking officials and friends and families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean