
Stand-in: U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Serpico Elliott rehearses taking the oath-of-office as he stands-in for President Barack Obama during dress rehearsal for military participation in the presidential inaugural ceremonies on January 21, 2013

Not the real thing: U.S. Army Military District of Washington Major General Michael Linnington is flanked by actors portraying U.S. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden

Dress rehearsal: Linnington, Commander of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, and the actors arrived to review troops during a dress rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington on January 13, 2013

Behind the scenes: The actors portraying US President Barack and his official party join other stand-ins for the dress rehearsal

Practice ceremony: Members of the military band pass actors portraying U.S. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden as they perform during the dress rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol

Preparation: Members of the military band practice during the dress rehearsal

Soon enough: The official inauguration and swearing-in will take place on January 21, 2013

Stand-in: U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Serpico Elliott stands-in for President Barack Obama during the dress rehearsal

Short break: Elliot sits during his stand-in for Obama

Foggy day: A dense fog hangs in the air at The Joint Task Force, National Capital Region, Department of Defense during the dress rehearsal

Pre-parade: Components of the inaugural parade march down Pennsylvania Avenue during the rehearsal

Spectacle: Trucks transporting media and photographers are seen during the rehearsal for the Inaugural Parade for President Obama

On the scene: A U.S. Army band arrives to take part in the rehearsal

Lining up: Members of the U.S. armed services fan out at the U.S. Capitol to line the parade route

Practice car: A silver sports utility vehicle representing the limousine that President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will ride in drives down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington

Welcome sign: A sign on Washington's Newseum is visible from the parade route

Salutation: A member of the U.S. Navy salutes during the parade rehearsal

Army in attendance: U.S. Army trumpeters take part in the rehearsal for next week's inauguration ceremonies to mark the start of President Barack Obama's second term in Washington

Taking form: U.S. Army trumpeters and drummers take their spots below the presidential reviewing stand

Early march: Military personnel march in early morning fog during the dress rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol

Early arrival: Members of the U.S. armed services arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Sunday morning to line the parade route

Moment of quiet: The U.S. Capitol is reflected in a pool i the early morning

Four years ago: In this January 20, 2009 file photo, President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
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