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Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter listens as main propulsion assistant Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Eason explains the ship's propulsion systems during a visit to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Persian Gulf, Nov. 24, 2006. Winter's visit was part of his Thanksgiving tour of the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

ABOARD THE BOXER

Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter listens as main propulsion assistant Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Eason explains the ship's propulsion systems during a visit to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Persian Gulf, Nov. 24, 2006. Winter's visit was part of his Thanksgiving tour of the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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