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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 Silent Drill Platoon conduct their rifle inspection sequence during “Long Line” at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon conduct their rifle inspection sequence during “Long Line” at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Lance Cpl. Xavier Cockrell, number one rifle inspector, Silent Drill Platoon, conducts a rifle inspection at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Lance Cpl. Xavier Cockrell, number one rifle inspector, Silent Drill Platoon, conducts a rifle inspection at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Grand Banquet in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Bonnie Carroll, founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, hosts the TAPS Grand Banquet during the 27th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Bonnie Carroll, founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, hosts the TAPS Grand Banquet during the 27th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Washington D.C., May 29, 2021. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

A firing party from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires a three round volley prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

A firing party from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires a three round volley prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the colors prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the colors prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at-ease prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at-ease prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

A firing party from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at-ease prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

A firing party from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at-ease prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, salutes during the national anthem prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, salutes during the national anthem prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

A firing party from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires a three round volley prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

A firing party from Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires a three round volley prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington huddle up prior to their pre-race appearance at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington huddle up prior to their pre-race appearance at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington huddle up prior to their pre-race appearance at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington huddle up prior to their pre-race appearance at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard pose for a photo with NASCAR drivers prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard pose for a photo with NASCAR drivers prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 30, 2021. The Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and an Alpha Company firing party participated in the pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

Marines watch the Blue Angels soar through the skies during their performance as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines watch the Blue Angels soar through the skies during their performance as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill conduct Pass in Review during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill conduct Pass in Review during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

The current voice of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. William Liddell, narrates as Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The current voice of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. William Liddell, narrates as Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela