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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Francisco performs at Institut National Superieur des Arts et de l’Action Culturelle in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, May 10, 2012. Francisco is a member of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, which is embarked aboard High-Speed Vessel Swift and participating in Africa Partnership Station 2012.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Francisco performs at Institut National Superieur des Arts et de l’Action Culturelle in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, May 10, 2012. Francisco is a member of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, which is embarked aboard High-Speed Vessel Swift and participating in Africa Partnership Station 2012.

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