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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 from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform at the Noncommissioned Officer's parade Aug. 19, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was Adm. John M. Richardson, chief of Naval Operations, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commadant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released) - Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform at the Noncommissioned Officer's parade Aug. 19, 2016. The guest of honor for the parade was Adm. John M. Richardson, chief of Naval Operations, and the hosting official was Gen. Robert B. Neller, commadant of the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Daly/Released)

Noncommissioned Officers Take Charge of Friday Evening Parade

WASHINGTON —Marines of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., showcased their musical ballads and precision drill movements during the Friday Evening Noncommissioned Officer’s Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 2016. These ceremonial parades are held every Friday night during the summer and have become a universal symbol of pride,

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