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The Navy Region Southwest band marches in the 50th annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, Calif., May 16, 2009. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Leendert Hering, commander of Navy Region Southwest, was this year's grand marshal.

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The Navy Region Southwest band marches in the 50th annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, Calif., May 16, 2009. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Leendert Hering, commander of Navy Region Southwest, was this year's grand marshal.

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