091214-N-0120A-089 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 14, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. David Waner and Information Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Hyde pound mochi during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released) US Navy 091214-N-0120A-089 Lt. Cmdr. David Waner and Information Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Hyde pound mochi during a ceremony aboard USS Essex (LHD 2)

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