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Sailors, children and families walk across the deck of a ship.

Nimitz Departure

Sailors and families depart the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz following its return to port at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., Dec. 10, 2017. Navy photo by Seaman Greg Hall

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Credit: Seaman Greg Hall VIRIN: 171210-N-OT701-0293.JPG

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