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U.S. Navy Seaman Michael Pa checks the position of electrical lines while standing watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, Oct. 29, 2010. Pa is an operations specialist and the Bonhomme Richard is preparing for a nine-month dry-dock period.

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U.S. Navy Seaman Michael Pa checks the position of electrical lines while standing watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, Oct. 29, 2010. Pa is an operations specialist and the Bonhomme Richard is preparing for a nine-month dry-dock period.

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