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The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015.

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015.

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015.

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