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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Lopez performs with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial band at twilight on Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Md., June 27, 2009. The band, based in Washington, D.C., is the Navy's premier musical organization and performs at public concerts and military ceremonies in the greater Washington area and beyond. Lopez is a band member.

TWILIGHT TUNE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Lopez performs with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial band at twilight on Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Md., June 27, 2009. The band, based in Washington, D.C., is the Navy's premier musical organization and performs at public concerts and military ceremonies in the greater Washington area and beyond. Lopez is a band member.

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