Celebrating the end of World War II in Russia

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John M. Bird, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, and Capt. Rudy Lupton, commanding officer of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), carry flowers to lay at the Battle Glory of the Russian Federation Pacific Fleet Memorial in Vladivostok, Russia, May 8, 2010. The two officers are participating in ceremonies as part of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Victory Day, a Russian national holiday celebrating the end of World War II. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs, U.S. Navy/Released)