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U.S. sailors assigned to the USS Boise stand at parade rest during the ship's change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 1, 2008. Navy Cmdr. Paul S. Snodgrass relieved Cmdr. Rodney A. Mills as commanding officer.

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U.S. sailors assigned to the USS Boise stand at parade rest during the ship's change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 1, 2008. Navy Cmdr. Paul S. Snodgrass relieved Cmdr. Rodney A. Mills as commanding officer.

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