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The composer’s stunning brass and vital percussion push against the confines of his overtures, grabbing the audience by the collar and bringing them in close to hear every plodding, silvery note.

Donald Trump appears to have more confidence in the capabilities of Britain's armed forces than some of his own generals - or, for that matter, many of Britain's retired military top brass.

The retired brass and veterans organizations added emotionally charged addenda to that legalistic document.

The unprecedented move came as one small part of a shakeup of the Pentagon's top brass.

On more than one occasion, club brass and players insisted that for all that last year’s team accomplished, this squad will have to form its own identity and create a new clubhouse culture.