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Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles directs his musicians during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Aug. 14, 2012. Buckles is a Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major.

MUSICIANS' PARADE

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles directs his musicians during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Aug. 14, 2012. Buckles is a Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major.

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