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U.S. Marine Ceremonial Guards conduct a full honors welcome ceremony for visiting Commander of the Royal Bahrain Navy Col. Abdullah Al Mansoori at the Washington Navy Yard, Jan. 24, 2006. Mansoori was presented the Legion of Merit from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen for fostering a durable and constructive relationship between the United States and Bahrain.

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U.S. Marine Ceremonial Guards conduct a full honors welcome ceremony for visiting Commander of the Royal Bahrain Navy Col. Abdullah Al Mansoori at the Washington Navy Yard, Jan. 24, 2006. Mansoori was presented the Legion of Merit from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen for fostering a durable and constructive relationship between the United States and Bahrain.

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