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End of World War II and the Battle of Midway remembered aboard the Battleship Missouri

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A ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II is held aboard the USS Missouri on Friday at Pearl Harbor where the World War. Pictured are Marines firing a rifle salute during the ceremony.
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Welcoming guests is Michael Carr, President and CEO, USS Missouri Memorial Association.
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Holding a salute during the parade of colors is Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Spencer of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band.
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Speaking is RADM Alma Grocki, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Board of Directors, USS Missouri Memorial Association.
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Friday's keynote speaker was John A. Tokar, chief of the Center for Cryptologic History, National Security Agency/Central Security Service.
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Friday's keynote speaker was John A. Tokar, chief of the Center for Cryptologic History, National Security Agency/Central Security Service.
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Performing at Friday's event was the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band.
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USN Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory Johnson performs Taps at the ceremony.
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Captain Christopher Eng, Commander of the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, speaks on Friday.
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Friday's keynote speaker was John A. Tokar, chief of the Center for Cryptologic History, National Security Agency/Central Security Service.
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Rick Jackson, from the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawai'i, performs "Amazing Grace" at the ceremony.
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Col. James A. Hamel, HQ PACAF Command Chaplain, ended the ceremony with a benediction.

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