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U.S. DepartmentofWar

A smiling sailor places their hat on child they're holding in front of a blurred partially visible ship in the background.

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Erica Shaw greets a loved one following the USS Gravely's return to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13, 2025, after completing a four-month deployment.

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Tags: military families, southern command, navy, military children
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Anderson W. Branch VIRIN: 251213-N-KK394-1169M.JPG

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