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U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard prepare to perform before a free concert by the U.S. Navy Band at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2008. The band performs at the memorial every Tuesday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard prepare to perform before a free concert by the U.S. Navy Band at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2008. The band performs at the memorial every Tuesday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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