USS Constitution fires a 21-gun salute toward Fort Independence on Castle Island during the ship's July Fourth underway as part of an event for Boston Navy Week. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day-long event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, and coalition ships from around the world. Boston Navy Week is being held in conjunction with Boston Tall Ships and the commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling/Released)
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Petty Officer 3rd Class MICHAEL ACHTERLING
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