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Richard Phillips , right, captain of the Maersk-Alabama container ship, was held prisoner by Somali pirates for nearly five days before being rescued by US Naval Forces Sunday. He was greeted by Commander Frank Castellano on the USS Bainbridge after the rescue. Phillips was the last member of the Alabama to make it home safely. Take a look at the worldwide celebrations his rescue set off.
Richard Phillips, right, captain of the Maersk-Alabama container ship, was held prisoner by Somali pirates for nearly five days before being rescued by US Naval Forces Sunday. He was greeted by Commander Frank Castellano on the USS Bainbridge after the rescue.

Phillips was the last member of the Alabama to make it home safely. Take a look at the worldwide celebrations his rescue set off.

(US Navy Photo)
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