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A sailor uses a towel to clean a memorial

Hakodate Tribute

Navy Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Boupha cleans an engraving dedicated to two fallen sailors at the Foreigners' Cemetery in Hakodate, Japan, July 14, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew P. Holmes

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  • Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew P. Holmes VIRIN: 180714-N-ZH960-153C.JPG
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