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U.S. Navy Seaman Debbie Allen dances with Filipino children during a community service event at Taguig National High School in Taguig City, Philippines, March 26, 2012. Allen, a culinary specialist, is assigned to the U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge. Sailors and Marines assigned to the Blue Ridge, along with embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff, are conducting community service events, combined military training and cultural exchanges to strengthen ties between the two countries.

COMMUNITY DANCING

U.S. Navy Seaman Debbie Allen dances with Filipino children during a community service event at Taguig National High School in Taguig City, Philippines, March 26, 2012. Allen, a culinary specialist, is assigned to the U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge. Sailors and Marines assigned to the Blue Ridge, along with embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff, are conducting community service events, combined military training and cultural exchanges to strengthen ties between the two countries.

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