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The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam displays holiday lights at its homeport of San Diego, Dec. 18, 2012. Ships on Naval Base San Diego are showing their holiday spirit by stringing lights and decorations during the holiday season.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam displays holiday lights at its homeport of San Diego, Dec. 18, 2012. Ships on Naval Base San Diego are showing their holiday spirit by stringing lights and decorations during the holiday season.

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