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U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the U.S. Ceremonial Guard stand at attention during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, April 1, 2010.

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U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the U.S. Ceremonial Guard stand at attention during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, April 1, 2010.

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