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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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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller awards Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez, Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, the Legion of Merit, during a a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Legion of Merit is an award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller awards Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez, Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, the Legion of Merit, during a a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Legion of Merit is an award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller awards Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, the Legion of Merit, during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Legion of Merit is an award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller awards Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, the Legion of Merit, during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Legion of Merit is an award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The official party renders a salute during a Troop Review Ceremony to honor military officials from Brazil and Mexico at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The official party renders a salute during a Troop Review Ceremony to honor military officials from Brazil and Mexico at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march across the parade deck during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Bareto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march across the parade deck during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Bareto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Color Guard post the Colors during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Bareto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Color Guard post the Colors during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Bareto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller awards the Legion of Merit to Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, and Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez, Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Legion of Merit is an award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement. The Barracks hosted the ceremony to honor our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller awards the Legion of Merit to Adm. Alexandre Jose Barreto de Mattos, Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, and Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez, Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, during a Troop Review Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 18, 2018. The Legion of Merit is an award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement. The Barracks hosted the ceremony to honor our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute a Troop Review Ceremony at the Barracks, June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Bareto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute a Troop Review Ceremony at the Barracks, June 18, 2018. The Barracks hosted our Brazilian and Mexican military counterparts to honor Commandant of the Brazil Corps of Naval Infantry, Adm. Alexandre Jose Bareto de Mattos, and Coordinator General, Mexico Naval Infantry, Vice Adm. Rafael Lopez Martinez.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff stand at a ceremonial position on Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff stand at a ceremonial position on Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Master GySgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches the D&B across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Master GySgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches the D&B across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The official party for a Friday Evening Parade renders honors during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The official party for a Friday Evening Parade renders honors during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign while the National Anthem is played during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign while the National Anthem is played during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Corporal Joshua Newton, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stands at “steep right” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Corporal Joshua Newton, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stands at “steep right” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 15, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable Robert Wilkie, and was hosted by Military Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during the Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during the Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors across the parade deck during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors across the parade deck during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Spectators watch Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Spectators watch Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform during the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Spectators watch Marines from Marine Barracks Washington perform the Tuesday Sunset Parade from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Spectators watch Marines from Marine Barracks Washington perform the Tuesday Sunset Parade from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to execute precision drill movements during the Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to execute precision drill movements during the Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff stand at attention during the Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year the Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff stand at attention during the Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 12, 2018. This year is the first year the Barracks Marines are hosting Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Lincoln Memorial. The guest of honor for the parade was Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the hosting official was Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp