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Sailors assigned to the weapons department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan fire 40mm cannons during a saluting battery practice in the North Arabian Sea, Sept. 10, 2008. The 40mm saluting battery is used during change of command ceremonies as well as to honor high-ranking officials and heads of state.

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Sailors assigned to the weapons department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan fire 40mm cannons during a saluting battery practice in the North Arabian Sea, Sept. 10, 2008. The 40mm saluting battery is used during change of command ceremonies as well as to honor high-ranking officials and heads of state.

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