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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas McKiernan prepares to approach the stern dock of George Washington in a rigid hull inflatable boat during coxswain training in the Pacific Ocean, July 24, 2009. The George Washington is participating in Talisman Saber, a biennial exercise to train U.S. and Australian forces in planning and conducting operations to improve interoperability.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas McKiernan prepares to approach the stern dock of George Washington in a rigid hull inflatable boat during coxswain training in the Pacific Ocean, July 24, 2009. The George Washington is participating in Talisman Saber, a biennial exercise to train U.S. and Australian forces in planning and conducting operations to improve interoperability.

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