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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 President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band march across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band march across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official 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 musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Lance Cpl. Joshua Newton, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes precision rifle drill movements during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lance Cpl. Joshua Newton, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes precision rifle drill movements during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment conduct pass in review during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment conduct pass in review during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official 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 musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, renders a salute during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, renders a salute during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, renders a salute during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, renders a salute during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Charneske, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches his platoon across the parade deck during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Charneske, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches his platoon across the parade deck during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (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 and the U.S. Marine Corps Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony as a part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the USNA, Annapolis, MD, May 21, 2018. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, including the BCD, in honor of the graduates. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Senior noncommissioned officers chosen for their outstanding courage and professional achievements representing all five branches of the military stand together after the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani (second from left) is the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington and was the Marine Corps’ representative at the event.

Senior noncommissioned officers chosen for their outstanding courage and professional achievements representing all five branches of the military stand together after the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani (second from left) is the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington and was the Marine Corps’ representative at the event.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani stands at attention while Rep. Claudia Tenney, New York congresswoman, provides remarks during the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Viggiani, recognized for her courage and professional achievements, is the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington, and was the Marine Corps’ outstanding senior female noncommissioned officer at the event. The annual ceremony, which was held at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, honors women across all branches of military services.

Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani stands at attention while Rep. Claudia Tenney, New York congresswoman, provides remarks during the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Viggiani, recognized for her courage and professional achievements, is the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington, and was the Marine Corps’ outstanding senior female noncommissioned officer at the event. The annual ceremony, which was held at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, honors women across all branches of military services.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Representative Claudia Tenney, New York congresswoman, prepares to hand Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani a rose in honor of her courage and professional achievements as the Marine Corps’ senior noncommissioned officer recognized at the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Viggiani, the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington, was recognized at the annual ceremony.

Representative Claudia Tenney, New York congresswoman, prepares to hand Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani a rose in honor of her courage and professional achievements as the Marine Corps’ senior noncommissioned officer recognized at the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Viggiani, the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington, was recognized at the annual ceremony.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani delivers a speech on behalf of the five servicewomen recognized at the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Viggiani, recognized for her courage and professional achievements, is the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington, and was the Marine Corps’ outstanding senior female noncommissioned officer at the event. The annual ceremony, which was held at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, honors women across all branches of military services.

Master Sgt. Meghann Viggiani delivers a speech on behalf of the five servicewomen recognized at the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Viggiani, recognized for her courage and professional achievements, is the logistics chief at Marine Barracks Washington, and was the Marine Corps’ outstanding senior female noncommissioned officer at the event. The annual ceremony, which was held at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, honors women across all branches of military services.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marine Barracks Washington D.C. officers and company guideon bearers march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade, May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Marine Barracks Washington D.C. officers and company guideon bearers march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade, May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Lance Cpl. Caleb Smith stands at “steep right” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Lance Cpl. Caleb Smith stands at “steep right” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Corporal Troy Nelson, mascot handler, marches the Marine Corps mascot Sgt. Chesty XIV down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Corporal Troy Nelson, mascot handler, marches the Marine Corps mascot Sgt. Chesty XIV down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

The Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, left, and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters and his wife Gail Walters walk down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. Shanahan was the guest of honor for the parade, and it was hosted by Gen. Walters.

The Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, left, and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters and his wife Gail Walters walk down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. Shanahan was the guest of honor for the parade, and it was hosted by Gen. Walters.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Staff Sgt. Kara Santos, piccolo player with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, plays a solo during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Staff Sgt. Kara Santos, piccolo player with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, plays a solo during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard dips the Marine Corps Battle Colors during the playing of the National Anthem at a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard dips the Marine Corps Battle Colors during the playing of the National Anthem at a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois