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Soldiers fire cannons in a 21-gun salute to Navy ships as they enter New York City’s harbor during the parade of ships as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City, May 25, 2016. The soldiers are assigned to Fort Hamilton. Firing the cannons is an annual Army tradition to welcome the sea services to New York City. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez

21-gun Salute

Soldiers fire cannons in a 21-gun salute to Navy ships as they enter New York City’s harbor during the parade of ships as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City, May 25, 2016. The soldiers are assigned to Fort Hamilton. Firing the cannons is an annual Army tradition to welcome the sea services to New York City. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez

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