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A Marine in ceremonial dress tosses a rifle toward a blue sky in front of a statue.

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Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Culver Switzer, a member of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs a rifle inspection sequence during a show for Sail 250 in Norfolk, Va., June 22, 2026. The event celebrated America's maritime heritage and the nation's 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, sailors and community partners.

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