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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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A Marine with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands his post outside of the Home of the Commandants during a full dress rehearsal in preparation for the upcoming Friday Evening Parades at the Oldest Post of the Corps, Washington, D.C., June 24, 2020. This year’s parades will look a little different than those of the past. With the ongoing Covid-19 health concerns, the Barracks will be conducting these ceremonies in small capacities while adhering to Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Defense’s (DoD) guidelines.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands his post outside of the Home of the Commandants during a full dress rehearsal in preparation for the upcoming Friday Evening Parades at the Oldest Post of the Corps, Washington, D.C., June 24, 2020. This year’s parades will look a little different than those of the past. With the ongoing Covid-19 health concerns, the Barracks will be conducting these ceremonies in small capacities while adhering to Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Defense’s (DoD) guidelines.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington pose for a group photo with the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Teague A. Pastel, and the Deputy Chief of D.C. Fire and EMS, Sean Egan during an awards ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2020. Deputy Chief Sean Egan, presented the Marines a Certificate of Appreciation for their heroic actions on Nov. 7 when they helped save a woman’s life who was struck by a vehicle outside their post. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington pose for a group photo with the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, Col. Teague A. Pastel, and the Deputy Chief of D.C. Fire and EMS, Sean Egan during an awards ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2020. Deputy Chief Sean Egan, presented the Marines a Certificate of Appreciation for their heroic actions on Nov. 7 when they helped save a woman’s life who was struck by a vehicle outside their post. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, speaks to guests during an awards ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2020. The Deputy Chief of D.C. Fire and EMS, Sean Egan, presented the Marines a Certificate of Appreciation for their heroic actions on Nov. 7 when they helped save a woman’s life who was struck by a vehicle outside their post. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, speaks to guests during an awards ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2020. The Deputy Chief of D.C. Fire and EMS, Sean Egan, presented the Marines a Certificate of Appreciation for their heroic actions on Nov. 7 when they helped save a woman’s life who was struck by a vehicle outside their post. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Captain Justin Haan, protocol officer, Marine Barracks Washington, places a wreath on the grave of Sgt. Maj. Herbert Sweet during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 10, 2020. Small teams of Marines visited several gravesites of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps, as well as several Marines killed in action to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate those Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Captain Justin Haan, protocol officer, Marine Barracks Washington, places a wreath on the grave of Sgt. Maj. Herbert Sweet during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 10, 2020. Small teams of Marines visited several gravesites of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps, as well as several Marines killed in action to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate those Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Lance Cpl. Billy Lashley, left, body bearer, Marine Barracks Washington, passes a wreath to 1st Lt. Justin Ramseur, logistics officer, Marine Barracks Washington, at the grave of Gen. Thomas Holcomb during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 10, 2020. Small teams of Marines visited several gravesites of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps, as well as several Marines killed in action to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate those Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Lance Cpl. Billy Lashley, left, body bearer, Marine Barracks Washington, passes a wreath to 1st Lt. Justin Ramseur, logistics officer, Marine Barracks Washington, at the grave of Gen. Thomas Holcomb during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 10, 2020. Small teams of Marines visited several gravesites of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps, as well as several Marines killed in action to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate those Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company participate in a high explosive (HE) range during a three day field operation at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2020. The training evolution trained the Marines in different weapons systems proficiency and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp