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The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland enters port on opening day of the annual Fleet Week Port Everglades celebration in South Florida, April 27, 2009. More than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate in a number of community outreach activities.

FLEET WEEK

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland enters port on opening day of the annual Fleet Week Port Everglades celebration in South Florida, April 27, 2009. More than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate in a number of community outreach activities.

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