SAN DIEGO- Quarter Master Seaman Recruit Sarah N. Higginbopham adjusts the rigging on the USS Peleliu's forward starboard yardarm, while pulling into Naval Base San Diego, May 16. The Navy tradition of 'flying the brrom' signifies the ship has passed all current inspections successfully, also known as a "clean sweep." ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex Van'tLeven) Peleliu hoists the broom to signal 'clean sweep' of inspections 120516-N-LQ926-002

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