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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 the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard execute “pass in review” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard execute “pass in review” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (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, perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (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 “bursting bomb” sequence during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters, Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct their “three-round volley” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct their “three-round volley” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard execute “pass in review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard execute “pass in review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon conducts their “Bursting Bomb” sequence during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon conducts their “Bursting Bomb” sequence during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

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 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

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 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march into formation during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march into formation during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the parade staff stand at the position of during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the parade staff stand at the position of during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (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 a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 29, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division, and The Honorable James F. Geurts Under Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies march onto the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies march onto the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (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 a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies execute “pass in review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies execute “pass in review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, center, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, right, stand at the position of attention for “honors” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Alford was the hosting official and Dr. Lala, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, center, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, right, stand at the position of attention for “honors” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Alford was the hosting official and Dr. Lala, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021. Major Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Training Command, was the hosting official and Dr. Salim Lala, assistant professor of surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery – Department of Surgery, the GW Medical Facility Associates, Washington D.C., was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert