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U.S. Army soldiers give the U.S. Navy's Parade of Sail ships a 17-gun salute as they pass by Fort Hamilton, N. Y., May 20, 2009. Navy sailors and members of the U.S. Marine Corps have been in New York City for Fleet Week, a week-long display of military equipment and personnel.

SHIPS' SALUTE

U.S. Army soldiers give the U.S. Navy's Parade of Sail ships a 17-gun salute as they pass by Fort Hamilton, N. Y., May 20, 2009. Navy sailors and members of the U.S. Marine Corps have been in New York City for Fleet Week, a week-long display of military equipment and personnel.

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