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Marines, sailors and a "gator" mascot aboard the USS Bataan man the rails during the parade of ships as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City, May 25, 2016. The Bataan transported more than 500 troops assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the event. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

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Marines, sailors and a "gator" mascot aboard the USS Bataan man the rails during the parade of ships as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City, May 25, 2016. The Bataan transported more than 500 troops assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the event. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

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