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U.S. service members of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee participate in a large-scale map exercise at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18, 2008. The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee carries on a tradition, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee is a joint-service organization responsible for providing military ceremonial support to the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place on Jan. 20, 2009.

U.S. service members participate in a large-scale map exercise.

U.S. service members of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee participate in a large-scale map exercise at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18, 2008. The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee carries on a tradition, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee is a joint-service organization responsible for providing military ceremonial support to the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place on Jan. 20, 2009.

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