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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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The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, march down center walk with their wives during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. Mr. Braithwaite was the guest of honor, and Gen. Berger was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, march down center walk with their wives during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. Mr. Braithwaite was the guest of honor, and Gen. Berger was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Sergeant Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, battalion sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, executes a sword salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Sergeant Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, battalion sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, executes a sword salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard execute “pass in review” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 3, 2020. The Honorable Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, was the guest of honor, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines execute a hand salute while observing evening colors during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. This parade season, the Barracks adapted aspects of the ceremony to maximize safety precautions and to follow Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines execute a hand salute while observing evening colors during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. This parade season, the Barracks adapted aspects of the ceremony to maximize safety precautions and to follow Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute the “bursting bomb” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Capt. Nate Morris, assistant director and executive officer, The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, salutes the parade commander during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Capt. Nate Morris, assistant director and executive officer, The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, salutes the parade commander during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

The parade staff marches down center walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

The parade staff marches down center walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Teague A. Pastel salute during the “honors” sequence at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. General Berger was the guest of honor for the parade, and Col. Pastel was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Teague A. Pastel salute during the “honors” sequence at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. General Berger was the guest of honor for the parade, and Col. Pastel was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, salutes Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, the Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, during “pass in review” at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The President’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washingto, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, salutes Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, the Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, during “pass in review” at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The President’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washingto, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, conducts the band during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The President’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, conducts the band during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The President’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Lance Cpl. Erik Lindquist, percussionist, “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays the cymbals during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington,and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Lance Cpl. Erik Lindquist, percussionist, “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays the cymbals during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington,and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Lance Cpl. Elijah Chandler, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands at attention with the official mascot of the Marine Corps, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Lance Cpl. Elijah Chandler, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands at attention with the official mascot of the Marine Corps, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Musicians with “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, execute “rampart fanfare” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. “The Commandant’s Own” reduced the number of musicians on the ramparts from nine to five in order to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Musicians with “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, execute “rampart fanfare” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. “The Commandant’s Own” reduced the number of musicians on the ramparts from nine to five in order to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, leads the Marines during “slow march” at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The Commandant’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, leads the Marines during “slow march” at the Friday Evening Parade, June 26, 2020. To maximize safety precautions during this year’s parade season, “The Commandant’s Own” reduced the number of marching musicians from 36 to 25 and spread out their formation to increase physical distancing between the Marines. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Company B salute during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Company B salute during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, left, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, salutes as the Marine Corps Color Guard passes by during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, left, drum major, “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, salutes as the Marine Corps Color Guard passes by during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. Following Department of Defense guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Marines are wearing cloth face coverings during parades this year in an effort to maximize the health and safety of Barracks personnel and guests. The hosting official for the evening was Col. Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, and the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp