By which I mean, were they there supporting him, or guarding him?
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But they weren’t standing at parade rest.🤔
If I’m not mistaken, Marines at parade rest stand with their hands behind their backs: https://picryl.com/media/us-marine-corps-usmc-marines-stand-at-parade-rest-during-the-opening-of-the-04eb5f
These marines were standing with their hands in front across their abdomen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyWZ66eCC1M
I don’t know what it could mean but the military never get formality and tradition wrong.