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Bringing the Boom

Fireworks explode during the Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, June 30, 2023.

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Tags: navy, fourth of july, indo-pacific
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry Liu VIRIN: 230630-N-OG286-1184R.JPG

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