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Sailors participate in a crossing-the-line ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp.

USS Wasp Crossing the Line

Sailors participate in a crossing-the-line ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, Nov. 25, 2017. The ceremony is a naval tradition that recognizes when members of the crew cross the equator for the first time. Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan, to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard as the forward-deployed flag ship of the amphibious forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Galbreath

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