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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Ivy plays the tuba on the floor at the Kadena Children’s Center on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 27, 2007. Ivy of 7th Fleet Band’s “Shonan Brass” performed for children, teachers and volunteers.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Ivy plays the tuba on the floor at the Kadena Children’s Center on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 27, 2007. Ivy of 7th Fleet Band’s “Shonan Brass” performed for children, teachers and volunteers.

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