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The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon preforms during a sunset parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015. Defense Secretary Ash Carter was the guest of honor.

SUNSET PARADE

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon preforms during a sunset parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015. Defense Secretary Ash Carter was the guest of honor.

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