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Four sailors present the colors aboard a Navy ship at twilight. They are shown in silhouette.

Twilight Colors

Sailors assigned to the USS George Washington parade the colors during a formal reception aboard the ship in Rio de Janeiro, May 22, 2024. The vessel is deployed during Southern Seas 2024. The exercise enhances capability, improves interoperability and strengthens maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of operations.

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