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A commemorative shovel used during a groundbreaking ceremony for pier renovations at Coast Guard Base Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 2022.Base Boston was one of last year's Customer Service Award honorees for transforming the base into an optimally supported Fast Response Cutter (FRC) homeport.

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Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana Carter |  VIRIN: 220414-G-HT254-1430.JPG
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