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Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Christian Detje gets a high-five from a boy during the 254th St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City, March 17, 2015. Detje is assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.

ST. PATRICK'S HIGH-FIVE

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Christian Detje gets a high-five from a boy during the 254th St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City, March 17, 2015. Detje is assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.

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