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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 Marine Enlisted Aid Program graduate after completing a three-week course where they learned how to manage a household here at Marine Barracks Washington. The three weeks of training allowed the Marines to learn how to respond to different types of emergencies, understand the difference between etiquette and protocol, and explore the theories and best practices of housekeeping in support of a Marine Corps general.

Marines with the Marine Enlisted Aid Program graduate after completing a three-week course where they learned how to manage a household here at Marine Barracks Washington. The three weeks of training allowed the Marines to learn how to respond to different types of emergencies, understand the difference between etiquette and protocol, and explore the theories and best practices of housekeeping in support of a Marine Corps general.

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Barracks Marines march down the field after a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Barracks Marines march down the field after a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Aird, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp,Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Aird, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp,Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct a “three-round volley” during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct a “three-round volley” during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Last night, Barracks Marines performed in front of one of the summer’s largest crowds yet, in Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. Sunset Parades honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Since 1956, Marines have performed in the shadow of the 32-foot high statue of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, which pays tribute to those whose "uncommon valor was a common virtue." The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Last night, Barracks Marines performed in front of one of the summer’s largest crowds yet, in Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. Sunset Parades honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Since 1956, Marines have performed in the shadow of the 32-foot high statue of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, which pays tribute to those whose "uncommon valor was a common virtue." The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Beyene, Alpha Company, communicates with Marines during a support live-fire at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Beyene, Alpha Company, communicates with Marines during a support live-fire at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Barracks Marines with Alpha Company and Guard Company conducted M240B machine gun fire and subsequent squad support live-fire at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Barracks Marines with Alpha Company and Guard Company conducted M240B machine gun fire and subsequent squad support live-fire at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Corporal Clayton C. Dupuy, Guard Company, watches over the machine gunner during a support live-fire at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Corporal Clayton C. Dupuy, Guard Company, watches over the machine gunner during a support live-fire at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Private First Class Jonathan Buck, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires the M240B machine gun during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Private First Class Jonathan Buck, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, fires the M240B machine gun during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 15, 2022. The range consisted of training with the M240B machine gun, while suppressing fire and denying the enemy from establishing firing positions for their fire support assets. The training hones the Marines capabilities as a squad that is capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Corporal Blake A. Behrens, number two rifle inspector, Silent Drill Platoon, conducts a rifle inspection at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Corporal Blake A. Behrens, number two rifle inspector, Silent Drill Platoon, conducts a rifle inspection at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with first platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct infantry training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 25, 2022. The Marines conducted an air insert via MV-22 Ospreys and honed weapons-handling skills during battle drills utilizing the AT-4 light anti-armor weapon, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-armor weapon, and M16A4 rifle.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with first platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct infantry training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 25, 2022. The Marines conducted an air insert via MV-22 Ospreys and honed weapons-handling skills during battle drills utilizing the AT-4 light anti-armor weapon, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-armor weapon, and M16A4 rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Corporal Luke W. Johnson, rifleman, first platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, prepares to shoot an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during infantry training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA., May 25, 2022. The Marines conducted an air insert via MV-22 Ospreys and honed weapons-handling skills during battle drills utilizing the AT-4, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-armor weapon, and M16A4 rifle. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Corporal Luke W. Johnson, rifleman, first platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, prepares to shoot an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during infantry training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA., May 25, 2022. The Marines conducted an air insert via MV-22 Ospreys and honed weapons-handling skills during battle drills utilizing the AT-4, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-armor weapon, and M16A4 rifle. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with first platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct infantry training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 25, 2022. The Marines conducted an air insert via MV-22 Ospreys and honed weapons-handling skills during battle drills utilizing the AT-4 light anti-armor weapon, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-armor weapon, and M16A4 rifle.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Marines with first platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, conduct infantry training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 25, 2022. The Marines conducted an air insert via MV-22 Ospreys and honed weapons-handling skills during battle drills utilizing the AT-4 light anti-armor weapon, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-armor weapon, and M16A4 rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a performance at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morales)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a performance at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a performance at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morales)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a performance at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, prepare to perform at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, prepare to perform at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, march during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 13, 2022. The hosting official was Gen. Eric Smith, the 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Thomas R. Morgan (Ret.), 21st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Walter E. Boomer (Ret.), 24th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Terrence Dake (Ret.), 27th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Magnus (Ret.), 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr (Ret.), 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, march during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 13, 2022. The hosting official was Gen. Eric Smith, the 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Thomas R. Morgan (Ret.), 21st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Walter E. Boomer (Ret.), 24th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Terrence Dake (Ret.), 27th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Magnus (Ret.), 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr (Ret.), 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Courtney Lawrence, director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, bows after a performance during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 13, 2022. The hosting official was Gen. Eric Smith, the 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Thomas R. Morgan (Ret.), 21st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Walter E. Boomer (Ret.), 24th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Terrence Dake (Ret.), 27th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Magnus (Ret.), 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr (Ret.), 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Courtney Lawrence, director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, bows after a performance during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 13, 2022. The hosting official was Gen. Eric Smith, the 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guests of honor were Gen. Thomas R. Morgan (Ret.), 21st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Walter E. Boomer (Ret.), 24th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Terrence Dake (Ret.), 27th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Magnus (Ret.), 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr (Ret.), 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Morales