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The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard assigned to Naval District Washington, D.C., stands in formation during Defense Secretary Carter's farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 9, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Ceremonial Reflection

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard assigned to Naval District Washington, D.C., stands in formation during Defense Secretary Carter's farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 9, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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