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The Navy mine warfare ships USS Guardian (MCM 5) and USS Patriot (MCM 7) make a near mirror image of each other as they are moored abreast at Port Sonai, Japan, on June 24, 2007. The two Sasebo-based ships are in Port Sonai for a two-day port visit.

The Navy mine warfare ships USS Guardian (MCM 5) and USS Patriot (MCM 7) make a near mirror image of each other.

The Navy mine warfare ships USS Guardian (MCM 5) and USS Patriot (MCM 7) make a near mirror image of each other as they are moored abreast at Port Sonai, Japan, on June 24, 2007. The two Sasebo-based ships are in Port Sonai for a two-day port visit.

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