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Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.

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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"The Oldest Post of the Corps"

Lance Cpl. Riley Rasmussen Blair, Neb. Job Title: Squad Leader, A Co. Rasmussen joined the Marine Corps to serve his country and experience what few choose to do. He enjoys the opportunities the Marine Corps provides as well as sharing the brotherhood bond with his fellow Marines. Rasmussen can be found in the 1st squad leader position in 2nd platoon, Alpha Co. (Official Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Chi Nguyen/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

Meet Our Marines from Nebraska

28 Apr 2016 | Marine Barracks

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