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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Jurode disembarks the guided missile frigate the USS Reuben James to deliver Christmas presents after the ship's return to Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the holidays, Dec. 19, 2008.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Jurode disembarks the guided missile frigate the USS Reuben James to deliver Christmas presents after the ship's return to Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the holidays, Dec. 19, 2008.

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