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    A senior U.S. Navy officer in dress uniform is speaking at a podium during a ceremony for 'Pacific Beacon,' described as 'Celebrating a New Tradition in Excellence.' The officer wears a white-topped combination cover with gold oak leaf scrambled eggs indicating flag or senior officer rank, along with multiple service ribbons and what appears to be a Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Trident badge. The event appears to be an outdoor dedication or opening ceremony.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    03.26.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michelle Kapica 

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    U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, vice chief of Naval Operations, speaks at the Pacific Beacon dedication ceremony in San Diego, Calif., March 26, 2009. The unaccompanied personnel housing was named in honor of three fallen SEALs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Kapica/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.26.2009
    Date Posted: 10.07.2014 15:39
    Photo ID: 1583933
    VIRIN: 090326-N-SB550-242
    Resolution: 2848x4288
    Size: 4.18 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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