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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.

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chesty XVI, mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, poses for a photo after the Secretary of the Navy John Phelan awarded him the Navy and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal after three years of honorable service at Marine Barracks, Washington, Aug. 12, 2025. The ceremony recognized Chesty XVI’s exemplary behavior and role in representing the Marine Corps during official events and ceremonies. As the official mascot, Chesty plays a key role in bolstering morale and upholding Marine Corps tradition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe McAfee)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe McAffee/Released 250812-M-UM973-1001.JPG

Sep 22, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chesty XVI, mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, poses for a photo after the Secretary of the Navy John Phelan awarded him the Navy and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal after three years of honorable service at Marine Barracks, Washington, Aug. 12, 2025. The ceremony recognized Chesty XVI’s exemplary behavior and role in representing the Marine Corps during official events and ceremonies. As the official mascot, Chesty plays a key role in bolstering morale and upholding Marine Corps tradition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe McAfee)

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