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Navy Rear Adm. Scott A. Stearney, left, states the oath of office to officers during a promotion ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site during Fleet Week in New York, May 23, 2014. Stearney is the commander of Strike Force Training Atlantic.

Navy Rear Adm. Scott A. Stearney, left, states the oath of office to officers during a promotion ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site during Fleet Week in New York, May 23, 2014. Stearney is the commander of Strike Force Training Atlantic.

Navy Rear Adm. Scott A. Stearney, left, states the oath of office to officers during a promotion ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site during Fleet Week in New York, May 23, 2014. Stearney is the commander of Strike Force Training Atlantic.

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