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U.S. sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during the parade of ships on the opening day of Fleet Week in New York, May 21, 2008. More than 4,000 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen were expected to participate in community relations projects.

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U.S. sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during the parade of ships on the opening day of Fleet Week in New York, May 21, 2008. More than 4,000 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen were expected to participate in community relations projects.

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