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Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon spin rifles during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2008. Marine Gen. Jame E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the host for the parade.

SPINNING RIFLES

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon spin rifles during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2008. Marine Gen. Jame E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the host for the parade.

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