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"The Commandant's Own" The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during an evening parade hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2007.

"The Commandant's Own" The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during an evening parade hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2007.

"The Commandant's Own" The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during an evening parade hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2007.

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