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Marines fold the American flag during an evening colors ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct. 9, 2014. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted the annual ceremony celebrating its 72-year history.

EVENING COLORS

Marines fold the American flag during an evening colors ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct. 9, 2014. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted the annual ceremony celebrating its 72-year history.

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