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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 Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fires a round from an M16A4 during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fires a round from an M16A4 during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a movement off the range following a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a movement off the range following a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. aims at a target during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. aims at a target during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Lance Cpl. Hayden R. Hayes, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., communicates with his fire team during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Lance Cpl. Hayden R. Hayes, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., communicates with his fire team during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fires rounds from an M16A4 during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fires rounds from an M16A4 during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. rushes over a berm during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. rushes over a berm during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. make a movement to contact during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. make a movement to contact during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a buddy rushing drill during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a buddy rushing drill during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Corporal Keegan A. McGuirt, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., observes a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Corporal Keegan A. McGuirt, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., observes a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct buddy rush drills during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct buddy rush drills during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. aims at a target during a dry run training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. aims at a target during a dry run training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a buddy rushing drill during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a buddy rushing drill during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. loads a round into an M203 Grenade Launcher during a live fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. loads a round into an M203 Grenade Launcher during a live fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct buddy rush drills during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct buddy rush drills during a live-fire training exercise for the Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fire rounds down range with their M16A4 service rifles during Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course is comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fire rounds down range with their M16A4 service rifles during Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course is comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fires a round from an M203 grenade launcher during a live fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

A Marine with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. fires a round from an M203 grenade launcher during a live fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course was comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. hike with their packs during Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course is comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. hike with their packs during Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course is comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. hike with their packs during Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course is comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. hike with their packs during Fire Team Leaders Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 9, 2018. The course is comprised of multiple live-fire events utilizing numerous weapons systems, patrols and defensive and offensive drills. It is a course designed to strengthen small unit leadership amongst the Marines to prepare them for the Fleet Marine Forces, while focusing on refining their infantry skills. This year marks the fourth iteration of the Fire Team Leaders Course.

Photo by LCpl. James M. Bourgeois

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, Aug. 17, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable James F. Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, director, Marine Corps Staff. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, Aug. 17, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable James F. Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, director, Marine Corps Staff. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band marches the band across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Aug. 17, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable James F. Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, director, Marine Corps Staff. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band marches the band across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Aug. 17, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable James F. Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, director, Marine Corps Staff. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp