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U.S. Navy Seaman Brittany A. Parker handles mooring lines on the fantail onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard as it leaves port in Darwin, Australia, July 27, 2015.

U.S. Navy Seaman Brittany A. Parker handles mooring lines on the fantail onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard as it leaves port in Darwin, Australia, July 27, 2015.

U.S. Navy Seaman Brittany A. Parker handles mooring lines on the fantail onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard as it leaves port in Darwin, Australia, July 27, 2015.

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