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The President's Own United States Marine Corps Band performs during the evening parade at the Marine Barracks, Washington, May 11, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was the guest of honor at the event hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway.

The President's Own United States Marine Corps Band performs during the evening parade at the Marine Barracks, Washington, May 11, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was the guest of honor at the event hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway.

The President's Own United States Marine Corps Band performs during the evening parade at the Marine Barracks, Washington, May 11, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was the guest of honor at the event hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway.

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