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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeff Schumacher, damage controlman, and Michael Kingen, fireman and engineman, stand at parade rest while manning the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in San Diego, Jan. 24, 2008.

STANDING AT REST

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeff Schumacher, damage controlman, and Michael Kingen, fireman and engineman, stand at parade rest while manning the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in San Diego, Jan. 24, 2008.

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