Anna Kooiman, Queen of the Azalea Festival, rejoices after cutting the ceremonial cake with the naval officer’s sword, kick-starting the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the USS North Carolina (BB-52) Battleship’s commissioning in Wilmington, , April 9, 2016. Marines and sailors from 2nd Tank Battalion and other 2nd Marine Division units volunteered to work with museum staff and members of Living History to give real-life experiences to guests partaking in the festivity. ( Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Miranda Faughn/Released)

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