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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer selectees heave on a line to set the jib aboard the USS Constitution during the second week of CPO leadership training aboard the ship in Boston, Mass., on Aug. 30, 2006. Each year Old Ironsides hosts approximately 300 CPO selectees for training including sail handling, gun drill and community outreach designed to instill leadership and teamwork skills.

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer selectees heave on a line to set the jib.

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer selectees heave on a line to set the jib aboard the USS Constitution during the second week of CPO leadership training aboard the ship in Boston, Mass., on Aug. 30, 2006. Each year Old Ironsides hosts approximately 300 CPO selectees for training including sail handling, gun drill and community outreach designed to instill leadership and teamwork skills.

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