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The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band jazz quintet, Five Star Brass, perform for the children at St. Theresa Early Childhood Centre during the dedication of a playground refurbished by the crew of the USS Gunston Hall, Takoradi, Ghana, March 29, 2010. The quintet is assigned to the Gunston Hall as part of Africa Partnership Station West, an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa.

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The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band jazz quintet, Five Star Brass, perform for the children at St. Theresa Early Childhood Centre during the dedication of a playground refurbished by the crew of the USS Gunston Hall, Takoradi, Ghana, March 29, 2010. The quintet is assigned to the Gunston Hall as part of Africa Partnership Station West, an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa.

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