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U.S. Marines of the Marine Corps Ceremonial Honor Guard stand at attention during a cake cutting ceremony in celebration of the 232nd Marine Corps birthday at the Pentagon Nov. 8, 2007.

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY

U.S. Marines of the Marine Corps Ceremonial Honor Guard stand at attention during a cake cutting ceremony in celebration of the 232nd Marine Corps birthday at the Pentagon Nov. 8, 2007.

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