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Family members place shoulder boards on a sailor.

Commissioning Smiles

Family members place shoulder boards on Ensign Kevin Barrientos during his commissioning ceremony at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., Aug. 31, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Spencer Fling

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