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Run for comfort?

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Graham McGinnis from Cape May, NJ shows off his racing outfit at the start of the 2009 Wilderness Challenge outside of Fayetteville, Wv.  “Basically I run for comfort” states McGinnis.

Out & In

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On stage at the AUSA annual meeting and exposition in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 5, 2009.

On stage at the AUSA annual meeting and exposition in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 5, 2009.

AUSA’s large and international following

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An international crowd at the opening ceremony of the AUSA annual meeting and exposition in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 5, 2009.

An international group of military attendees at the opening ceremony of the AUSA annual meeting and exposition in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 5, 2009.

Football Brigade

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The start of the Brigade of Midshipmen Dress Parade at the Naval Academy the day before a Navy vs. Air Force football game. Nearly all of the class, around 4000, participate in the ceremony – it’s done before every home game.

Much Better Than Ghillie Suits, If You Ask Me

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Rob found some pics in April of Iranian snipers on parade, so I’ll respond with this week’s parade gem… ashame the weapons don’t match:

Militiawomen receive inspection in a parade of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, in central Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2009 (Xinhua/Liu Dawei).