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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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Sergeant Maj. Adrian Tagliere, sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, issues commands during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Sergeant Maj. Adrian Tagliere, sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, issues commands during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

From left, The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention and render a salute during “honors” for the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

From left, The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention and render a salute during “honors” for the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

“The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, performs during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

“The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, performs during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 30, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the hosting official was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct a “three-round volley” during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct a “three-round volley” during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with the parade staff march into position during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the parade staff march into position during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, march onto the field during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, march onto the field during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

From Left, Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Cpl. Coleton Bihn, administration specialist, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

From Left, Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Cpl. Coleton Bihn, administration specialist, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Non-Commissioned Officer Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 27, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Ms. Melissa Cohen, Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington conduct “pass in review” during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington conduct “pass in review” during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Lance Cpl. Rebekah Macias, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, walks down Center Walk with the official Marine Corps mascot, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Lance Cpl. Rebekah Macias, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, walks down Center Walk with the official Marine Corps mascot, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Lieutenant Col. Darrel L. Choat, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at the position of attention during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Lieutenant Col. Darrel L. Choat, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at the position of attention during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales

From left, Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States, Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention and render a salute during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

From left, Koji Tomita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States, Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commander for Aviation, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention and render a salute during the Friday Evening Parade at MBW, July 23, 2021. The hosting official was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, and the guest of honor was Ambassador Koji Tomita. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela