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A sailor on a ship polishes a bell, which shows his reflection

Bell Burnishing

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Julian Fuenzalida polishes the bell aboard the USS Donald Cook in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 13, 2017, during Exercise Dogu Akdeniz 2017, a Turkish-led maritime exercise. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Theron J. Godbold

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  • Credit: Petty Officer 1st Class Theron J. Godbold VIRIN: 171113-N-FP878-001Y.JPG
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