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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 official party of the relief and appointment ceremony for the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, stand at attention during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The official party of the relief and appointment ceremony for the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, stand at attention during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, speaks to guests during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, speaks to guests during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, speaks to guests during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, speaks to guests during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, carries the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, carries the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, receives the National Ensign from the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, receives the National Ensign from the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, prepares to pass on the National Ensign to the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, right, prepares to pass on the National Ensign to the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, left, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, carries the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, carries the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, left, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, right, stand at a ceremonial position during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier, left, and the 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, right, stand at a ceremonial position during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in a funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in a funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stand at the position of attention during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, carry the casket of Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, carry the casket of Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, escort commander; Maj. William W. Southward III, flanking officer; and Chief Warrant Officer III Joshua S. Lane, escort adjutant, with Marine Barracks Washington, lead the funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, escort commander; Maj. William W. Southward III, flanking officer; and Chief Warrant Officer III Joshua S. Lane, escort adjutant, with Marine Barracks Washington, lead the funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

A guest renders a salute at Arlington National Cemetery during the full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

A guest renders a salute at Arlington National Cemetery during the full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Body Bearers with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, California native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944. A career infantry officer, Brig. Gen. Brooks served in both Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of selfless service. Brigadier Gen. Brooks passed away on Oct. 19, 2019 at the age of 97.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct drill during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct drill during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Gunnery Sgt. Monica Preston, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, executes “pass in review” during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Gunnery Sgt. Monica Preston, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, executes “pass in review” during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct drill during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct drill during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Master Sgt. Jaxon Luhrs, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Barracks Washington, executes a sword salute during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Master Sgt. Jaxon Luhrs, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Barracks Washington, executes a sword salute during Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) evaluations at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The three-week CDS course teaches Marines the fundamentals of ceremonial drill that is unique to the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, hone their precision drill during a firing party practice at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2020. The Marines rehearse the sequence every week in preparation for upcoming funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, hone their precision drill during a firing party practice at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2020. The Marines rehearse the sequence every week in preparation for upcoming funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders