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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 walks down Center Walk at the start of the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The official party walks down Center Walk at the start of the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs a musical ballad during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs a musical ballad during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations. (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, salutes the executive officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Lt. Col. Scott Clippinger, during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, salutes the executive officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Lt. Col. Scott Clippinger, during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Christopher Ochoa, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a “blouse tuck” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Corporal Christopher Ochoa, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a “blouse tuck” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at “order arms” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at “order arms” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at “steep right” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at “steep right” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps march onto the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps march onto the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

The Marine Barracks Washington parade marching staff stand at a ceremonial position on Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

The Marine Barracks Washington parade marching staff stand at a ceremonial position on Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

The Marine Barracks Washington parade marching staff marches across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The Marine Barracks Washington parade marching staff marches across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs a musical ballad during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs a musical ballad during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors onto the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors onto the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Sgt. Julian Moore, parade marching staff, renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Sgt. Julian Moore, parade marching staff, renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Dannemiller, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, march their units across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Dannemiller, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, march their units across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Christopher Ochoa, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a precision rifle toss during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Christopher Ochoa, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a precision rifle toss during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Brice Bach, bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs a solo during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Brice Bach, bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs a solo during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (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 down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, marches the band down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Corporal Troy Nelson, Marine Corps mascot handler, stands at attention with Sgt. Chesty XIV, the official Marine Corps mascot, during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Corporal Troy Nelson, Marine Corps mascot handler, stands at attention with Sgt. Chesty XIV, the official Marine Corps mascot, during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The official party for the Friday Evening Parade renders honors during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The official party for the Friday Evening Parade renders honors during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, June 1, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commanding general, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and the guest of honor was retired Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, chairman of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors and president and CEO of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean