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The commander of U.S. Pacific Command renders a hand salute as he walks through side boys.

Makin Island Salute

Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command, renders a hand salute as he walks through the side boys on the USS Makin Island during a port visit to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 1, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Mullen

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