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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Army Sgt. Stephen Fouts, an Armed Forces Inaugural Committee member helps manage operations at the U.S. Capitol prior to the 56th Presidential Inauguration rehearsal in Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2009. The committee carries on a tradition, dating back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander in chief by providing military ceremonial support to inaugurations.

REHEARSAL MANAGEMENT

U.S. Army Sgt. Stephen Fouts, an Armed Forces Inaugural Committee member helps manage operations at the U.S. Capitol prior to the 56th Presidential Inauguration rehearsal in Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2009. The committee carries on a tradition, dating back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander in chief by providing military ceremonial support to inaugurations.

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