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Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Andrew Smith, left, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, center, and The President Barack Obama render honors during a pass in review at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 24, 2009.

Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Andrew Smith, left, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, center, and The President Barack Obama render honors during a pass in review at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 24, 2009.

Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Andrew Smith, left, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, center, and The President Barack Obama render honors during a pass in review at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 24, 2009.

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