PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2012) - Ensign Veronica Kennedy sings the national anthem during a Women's History month celebration in the mess deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Essex amphibious ready group and is underway on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 31, 2012) - Musician 3rd Class Gabriel Brown of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band sings Kimigayo and the Star Spangled Banner during a Girl Scouts of America Joint Friendship Ceremony held at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (US Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class James Caliva)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 31, 2012) - Students from Rikuzentakata, a Japanese city that was devastated by Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami, pose for a photo in front of the island onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington. George Washington was one of twenty-four U.S. Navy ships that provided relief support and aid during Operation Tomodachi in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marcos Vazquez)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 30, 2012) - Chief Interior Communication Electrician Thomas D. Greer, right, Chief Master-at-Arms Pamela H. Almozon and Chief Master-at-Arms Jason M. Taylor prepare to hoist the colors as chief petty officers and first class petty officers from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and tenant commands observe morning colors held in commemoration of the U.S. Navy chief petty officers’ 119th birthday, April 1. First class petty officers were integrated as part of CPO 365, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), Rick D. West’s initiative to better, prepare, train and equip first class petty officers for promotion to the rank of chief petty officer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael D. Kennedy / Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 30, 2012) - Color guard rifleman, Chief Hospital Corpsman Huu K. Tran participates in morning colors as chief petty officers and first class petty officers from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and tenant commands observe the ceremony held in commemoration of the U.S. Navy chief petty officers’ 119th birthday, April 1. First class petty officers were integrated as part of CPO 365, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), Rick D. West’s initiative to better, prepare, train and equip first class petty officers for promotion to the rank of chief petty officer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael D. Kennedy)

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SASEBO, Japan (March 30, 2012) - Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Melvin Randall shakes hands with an elementary grade student during a community relation service project in the Sasebo Central Arcade. Sailors from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo base participated in a Tomodachi Hunting event, where they helped local elementary and high school students practice their English skills with native speakers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon)

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SEOUL, Republic of Korea (March 30, 2012) - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Robert Mertz, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Korea, passes out supplies to a group of students at Seoul American Elementary School on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan during geometry night, an evening of hands-on math activities for kindergarten to 5th grade students. Mertz volunteered for the marshmallow geometry table while representing the Seoul chapter of Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Travis Simmons)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 30, 2012) - Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Stephonie Bryant receives an award from the American Red Cross Yokosuka Chapter for her hours of service. The Yokosuka chapter of the American Red Cross holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize volunteers for their outstanding service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 30, 2012) - Capt. Stephen M. Pachuta, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka speaks to guest at an annual awards ceremony. The Yokosuka chapter of the American Red Cross holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize volunteers for their outstanding service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 30, 2012) - American Red Cross awards and certificates of appreciation lay on a table next to the podium as American Red Cross volunteers enjoy a thank you luncheon before the awards ceremony. The American Red Cross Yokosuka Chapter recognized 42 volunteers for their hours and years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly)

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