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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Six Marines in ceremonial dress play instruments in the dark as individual spotlights shine on them as seen from below.

Parade Practice

Members of "The Commandant's Own," U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, conduct a full-dress rehearsal for the 2025 parade season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025. The Friday Evening Parade is a time-honored tradition that showcases the precision and discipline of the Marine Corps.

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