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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ronald J. Johnson salutes during the celebration of the 231st birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 10, 2006.

BIRTHDAY AT SEA

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ronald J. Johnson salutes during the celebration of the 231st birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 10, 2006.

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