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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randy Jackson smiles as he holds his daughters upon his arrival Feb. 6, 2009, in Mayport, Fla. Jackson, a gas turbine system technician, was deployed aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor for six months.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randy Jackson smiles as he holds his daughters upon his arrival Feb. 6, 2009, in Mayport, Fla. Jackson, a gas turbine system technician, was deployed aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor for six months.

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