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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dozens were in attendance at the Home of the Commandants to view a performance from the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band during the New Year’s Serenade, Jan. 1. Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band is America’s oldest professional musical organization.

PRESIDENT'S OWN

Dozens were in attendance at the Home of the Commandants to view a performance from the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band during the New Year’s Serenade, Jan. 1. Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band is America’s oldest professional musical organization.

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