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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 the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes precision rifle drill movements while being evaluated during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated the Marines to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

A Marine with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes precision rifle drill movements while being evaluated during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated the Marines to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A Marine with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes precision rifle drill movements while being evaluated during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated the Marines to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

A Marine with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes precision rifle drill movements while being evaluated during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated the Marines to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon reviews score sheets with Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” while participating in the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements as the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated them to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon reviews score sheets with Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” while participating in the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements as the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated them to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A Marine with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes precision rifle drill movements while being evaluated during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated the Marines to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

A Marine with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes precision rifle drill movements while being evaluated during the platoon’s “Challenge Day” at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 26, 2018. Each Marine performed the scripted throws, spins and drill movements while the drill master and rifle inspectors evaluated the Marines to choose the rifle inspection team for 2018 parade season. The Marines were chosen based on several factors; including bearing, uniforms, and proficiency.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A Marine percussionist with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practices from his sheet music during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A Marine percussionist with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practices from his sheet music during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the Marine Corps Battle Colors during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the Marine Corps Battle Colors during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A front ensemble Marine with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practices from his sheet music during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

A front ensemble Marine with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practices from his sheet music during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during the annual U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this annual training to refine and reform drill movements and drill sequences for their upcoming West Coast Tour and the 2018 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National Flag and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during the annual U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 14, 2018. The BCD consists of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this annual training to refine and reform drill movements and drill sequences for their upcoming West Coast Tour and the 2018 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photograph in front of a McDonnell Douglas F-4B-6-MC “Phantom II” static display at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Az., Feb. 13, 2018. The Silent Drill Platoon traveled to MCAS Yuma to conduct their annual month-long training along with the other elements of the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment (BCD). The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photograph in front of a McDonnell Douglas F-4B-6-MC “Phantom II” static display at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Az., Feb. 13, 2018. The Silent Drill Platoon traveled to MCAS Yuma to conduct their annual month-long training along with the other elements of the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment (BCD). The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, renders honors during the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, renders honors during the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, practices drill movements with a guideon bearer during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, practices drill movements with a guideon bearer during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their long line sequence during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their long line sequence during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, practices drill movements with a guideon bearer during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, practices drill movements with a guideon bearer during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 21, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 22, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 22, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, practice their drill sequences during the annual Battle Color Detachment training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Feb. 16, 2018. The BCD consists of the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The BCD conducts this training in order to refine and reform drill movements and performances for this upcoming West Coast Tour and 2018 parade season. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean