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U.S. Navy sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman haul down the ensign during evening colors off the coast of southern Florida, May 3, 2009. Forrest Sherman is conducting operations to prepare for an upcoming independent summer deployment.

SUNSET COLORS

U.S. Navy sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman haul down the ensign during evening colors off the coast of southern Florida, May 3, 2009. Forrest Sherman is conducting operations to prepare for an upcoming independent summer deployment.

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