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Father's Embrace

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Keith Hamilton holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in Bremerton, .Wash., Dec. 10, 2017. Navy photo by Seaman Jessica C. Tukes

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Tags: Military Families, Sailors, Navy, military children
Credit: Seaman Jessica C. Tukes VIRIN: 171210-N-HA101-0117.JPG

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