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The battleship USS Missouri Memorial is illuminated in red, white and blue for the 23rd annual Hawaii Military Appreciation Month opening ceremony, April 24, 2008. The ceremony kicked off a month-long celebration to express appreciation and "mahalo" or thank-you to Hawaii's troops for their everyday sacrifices here and abroad.

MILITARY 'MAHALO'

The battleship USS Missouri Memorial is illuminated in red, white and blue for the 23rd annual Hawaii Military Appreciation Month opening ceremony, April 24, 2008. The ceremony kicked off a month-long celebration to express appreciation and "mahalo" or thank-you to Hawaii's troops for their everyday sacrifices here and abroad.

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