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Members of the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard perform pass in review for President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, during the 57th Inauguration Day parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.

JOINT COLOR GUARD

Members of the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard perform pass in review for President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, during the 57th Inauguration Day parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.

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