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A sailor gets a homecoming hug from a boy during a celebration for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group at its homeport in Norfolk, Va., July 2, 2013. The carrier group is returning to its homeport after operating in areas of responsibility for the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets. The sailors are assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5.

HOMECOMING HUG

A sailor gets a homecoming hug from a boy during a celebration for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group at its homeport in Norfolk, Va., July 2, 2013. The carrier group is returning to its homeport after operating in areas of responsibility for the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets. The sailors are assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5.

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