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The Pentagon Honor Guard posts the colors during the national anthem at a welcoming ceremony hosted by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates for three newly appointed senior department officials at the Pentagon, Aug. 10, 2009.

POSTING COLORS

The Pentagon Honor Guard posts the colors during the national anthem at a welcoming ceremony hosted by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates for three newly appointed senior department officials at the Pentagon, Aug. 10, 2009.

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