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</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jul/04/compton-display-seabee-pride-on-license-plate/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Q. I recently retired from the Seabees and I am going to remain in California. I have seen license plates with military logos. Is there one for Seabee veterans, and if so, how do I get one?
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