Washington Photo Blog: Friday, Dec. 15, 2006

CHRISTOPHER MORRIS / VII FOR TIME

Secure

A member of the Secret Service Combat Assualt Team stands on the south lawn of the White House. Agents walk the grounds 24/7, even when the President is away. The mist in the background is steam from an underground vent.

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