Chief of Staff, ASW Ship Brigade, Captain 2nd Rank Ivan Kovalyov of the Russian Pacific Fleet, left, and USS Cowpens Commanding Officer Captain Holly Graf seen at the port of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East. The arrival of the U.S. missile cruiser was timed to coincide with the 64th anniversary of the Victory Day.

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The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens arriving in Vladivostok for Victory in Europe Day celebrations.

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The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens arriving in Vladivostok for Victory in Europe Day celebrations.

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The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens arriving in Vladivostok for Victory in Europe Day celebrations.

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The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens arriving in Vladivostok for Victory in Europe Day celebrations.

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View of Vladivostok from the deck of the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens arriving in the city for Victory in Europe Day celebrations.

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