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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Gonzalez, assigned to the USS Carl Vinson, displays his gingerbread version of the Carl Vinson prior to the ship’s holiday feast for the duty section, Dec. 25, 2006.

GINGERBREAD SHIP

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Gonzalez, assigned to the USS Carl Vinson, displays his gingerbread version of the Carl Vinson prior to the ship’s holiday feast for the duty section, Dec. 25, 2006.

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