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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 of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march onto the parade deck during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march onto the parade deck during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, salutes the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, salutes the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Staff Sgt. Shawn W. Garber, front ensemble, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, plays musical ballads during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Staff Sgt. Shawn W. Garber, front ensemble, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, plays musical ballads during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps play musical ballads during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps play musical ballads during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps play musical ballads during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps play musical ballads during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, and a member of the Marine Corps League, deliver awards to enlisted Marines during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, and a member of the Marine Corps League, deliver awards to enlisted Marines during the Enlisted Awards Parade at the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Va., Sept. 20, 2017. The MDMME is an annual exposition open to the public to display the progression of equipment and technology that is currently employed and may be utilized with future Marine Corps operating forces. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of Marine Barracks Washington D.C. execute their final parade of the 2017 parade season at the Barracks, Aug. 25, 2017. The guests of honor for the parade were the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Woongsoon Lim, and the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., His Excellency Joe Hockey. The hosting official for the parade was the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign and U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign and U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Cpl. Shawn Fortner, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute precision rifle drill movements during the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Cpl. Shawn Fortner, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute precision rifle drill movements during the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp