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Seaman Zach Vineski prepares to execute evening colors aboard the attack submarine USS Scranton, moored at Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 3. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 22, 2008. Vineski is a machinist's mate fireman.

EXECUTING COLORS

Seaman Zach Vineski prepares to execute evening colors aboard the attack submarine USS Scranton, moored at Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 3. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 22, 2008. Vineski is a machinist's mate fireman.

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