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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches during pass in review during the closing of a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Eisenhower High School, Rialto, Calif., on March 4, 2012. The Battle Color Detachment is made up of the Marine Corps Color Guard, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, was on its National Installations Tour.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches during pass in review.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches during pass in review during the closing of a Battle Color Detachment ceremony at Eisenhower High School, Rialto, Calif., on March 4, 2012. The Battle Color Detachment is made up of the Marine Corps Color Guard, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, was on its National Installations Tour.

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