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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 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

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Friday Evening Parade, 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 Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Friday Evening Parade, 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 Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Lieutenant Colonel Steketee takes his official MBW picture.

Lieutenant Colonel Steketee takes his official MBW picture.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

The Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps marches on during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

The Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps marches on during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by LCpl Allen Sanders

Chesty and his handler step out on to Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Chesty and his handler step out on to Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by LCpl Allen Sanders

A Barracks Marine strikes the bell signaling the beginning of the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

A Barracks Marine strikes the bell signaling the beginning of the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by LCpl Allen Sanders

The Guest of Honor, hosting official and their spouses walk down Center Walk to their seats during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

The Guest of Honor, hosting official and their spouses walk down Center Walk to their seats during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington’s Body Bearers fire the cannons during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington’s Body Bearers fire the cannons during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by Tanner Lambert

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conducted a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conducted a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by Tanner Lambert

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon begins their sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon begins their sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by Tanner Lambert

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct “Sound Officer’s Call” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct “Sound Officer’s Call” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by Tanner Lambert

Sergeant Maj. Adrian Tagliere, Battalion Sergeant Major, conducts “Report” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Sergeant Maj. Adrian Tagliere, Battalion Sergeant Major, conducts “Report” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, July 16, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Guest of Honor was Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of Australian Defence Staff.

Photo by Tanner Lambert

A Barracks Marine salutes as The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 15 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Ms. Kimberly Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness, and Brig. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, Director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mark Morales)

A Barracks Marine salutes as The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 15 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Ms. Kimberly Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness, and Brig. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, Director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela

Barracks Marines march on to the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 15 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Ms. Kimberly Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness, and Brig. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, Director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mark Morales)

Barracks Marines march on to the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 15 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Ms. Kimberly Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness, and Brig. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, Director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela