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Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon throw M1 Garand rifles into the air during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington May 18, 2012, in Washington D.C.

Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon throw M1 Garand rifles into the air during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington May 18, 2012, in Washington D.C.

Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon throw M1 Garand rifles into the air during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington May 18, 2012, in Washington D.C.

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