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The celebration also showcased the strength of America's sea services. U.S. Navy ships, U.S. Coast Guard cutters, and mariners from the United States Merchant Marine Academy joined thousands of Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, cadets, and civilian mariners in honoring 250 years of American independence. Throughout the day, the Coast Guard maintained security across the harbor while supporting the safe movement of the international fleet.

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Lee Forsgren, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), joined U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel to observe the preparations that help make events of this scale possible.

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