KOROR, Palau (Feb. 5, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salute the Honorable Reklai Raphael B. Ngirmang, Paramount Chief-Melekeok, boards the ship for a reception. ( Navy photo released by Ensign Kara Lynn Yingling/Released) 130205-N-UP025-003 Join the conversation Sailors salute a guest aboard USS Higgins. (8455082967)

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