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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps drum major leads a standing formation of Marines.

Marine Musicians

Members of the “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band stand in formation during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, Sept. 23, 2019. The ceremony welcomed German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to the Pentagon.

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