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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Manuel Canvazquez receives the rank of petty officer third class tacked on by Petty Officer 1st Class Marie Louis in Great Lakes, Ill., Feb. 18, 2025.

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  • Credit: Kelsey Danner, Surface Combat Systems Training Command Great Lakes VIRIN: 250218-D-VV701-1971M.JPG
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