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U.S. Navy Seaman Sergio Torres draws pictures with a child at the Vladivostok children's cancer ward in Vladivostok, Russia, May 7, 2010. Sailors from the USS Blue Ridge will be engaged in community outreach events in Vladivostok and will march with members of the Russian military during a parade to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Victory Day, a national holiday in Russia.

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U.S. Navy Seaman Sergio Torres draws pictures with a child at the Vladivostok children's cancer ward in Vladivostok, Russia, May 7, 2010. Sailors from the USS Blue Ridge will be engaged in community outreach events in Vladivostok and will march with members of the Russian military during a parade to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Victory Day, a national holiday in Russia.

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