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A firefighting team participates in a damage-control competition during 2012 Fleet Week Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 26, 2012. Four Navy ships, a submarine and a Coast Guard cutter are participating in fleet week activities, which are designed to increase awareness of the Navy in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

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A firefighting team participates in a damage-control competition during 2012 Fleet Week Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 26, 2012. Four Navy ships, a submarine and a Coast Guard cutter are participating in fleet week activities, which are designed to increase awareness of the Navy in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

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