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Colombian naval hands who cleaned the ship's deck await a visit from participants of the 75th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference in Cartagena, Colombia, April 23, 2008. Sponsored by the secretary of defense, JCOC is reserved for American leaders interested in expanding their knowledge of the military and national defense.

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Colombian naval hands who cleaned the ship's deck await a visit from participants of the 75th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference in Cartagena, Colombia, April 23, 2008. Sponsored by the secretary of defense, JCOC is reserved for American leaders interested in expanding their knowledge of the military and national defense.

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