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WASHINGTON (April 9, 2022) Seaman Carter Gill, a member of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, pours water from the Seven Seas and Great lakes to "charge" the fountain at the Navy Memorial in Washington during the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony, April 9, 2022. The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition to safeguard crews and ships from the danger of the seas. This year's blessing includes water from the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Griffin Kersting |  VIRIN: 220409-N-VP266-1132.JPG