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Navy Capt. Darren McPherson, commander, of the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie, plays cricket with students at the Kalutara-Molkawa School near Kalutara, Sri Lanka, June 15, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Fulton

Playing Cricket

Navy Capt. Darren McPherson, commander, of the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie, plays cricket with students at the Kalutara-Molkawa School near Kalutara, Sri Lanka, June 15, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Fulton

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