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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