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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Christopher Saindon is splashed by water thrown by members of his squadron, Patrol Squadron 40, as he departs the flight line for the final time before turning over command in a change-of-command ceremony on Whidbey Island, May 29, 2009. Patrol Squadron 40 is scheduled to deploy to Iraq in May.

CEREMONIAL SPLASH

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Christopher Saindon is splashed by water thrown by members of his squadron, Patrol Squadron 40, as he departs the flight line for the final time before turning over command in a change-of-command ceremony on Whidbey Island, May 29, 2009. Patrol Squadron 40 is scheduled to deploy to Iraq in May.

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