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    The foreground features a chocolate sculpture of the United States Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem atop what appears to be a cake decorated with a rope border. In the blurred background, several individuals in red Marine Corps dress uniforms with white covers are playing brass instruments, suggesting a formal military band performance. The image appears to document a USMC birthday celebration or ceremonial event.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    11.09.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell 

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    A birthday cake is displayed during the Pentagon Cake Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. The ceremony was held in honor of the 240th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Office of the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.09.2015
    Date Posted: 11.09.2015 12:56
    Photo ID: 2277695
    VIRIN: 151109-M-DY697-003
    Resolution: 5163x3441
    Size: 1.24 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 5

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    The foreground features a chocolate sculpture of the United States Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem atop what appears to be a cake decorated with a rope border. In the blurred background, several individuals in red Marine Corps dress uniforms with white covers are playing brass instruments, suggesting a formal military band performance. The image appears to document a USMC birthday celebration or ceremonial event.
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