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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 U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps play a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps play a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Marine with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Colors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Colors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

General Joseph F. Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, accompanied by his wife, Ellyn Dunford and Ms. Bonnie Carrol, president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program, walk down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

General Joseph F. Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, accompanied by his wife, Ellyn Dunford and Ms. Bonnie Carrol, president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program, walk down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 5, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the guest of honor was Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Lt. Col. Darrel L. Choat Command Photo

Lt. Col. Darrel L. Choat Command Photo

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The "Commandant's Four," U.S Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 17, 2019. The Commandant's Four is selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C.

The "Commandant's Four," U.S Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 17, 2019. The Commandant's Four is selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “long line” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “long line” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Lance Cpl. Julio Meza, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., interacts with veterans during an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Lance Cpl. Julio Meza, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., interacts with veterans during an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “rifle inspection” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “rifle inspection” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “bursting bomb” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “bursting bomb” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, meet and greet with guests after a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, meet and greet with guests after a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand in formation during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand in formation during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform “Pass in Review” during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform “Pass in Review” during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard dips the Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard dips the Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “Rifle Inspection” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “Rifle Inspection” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders