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Santa Claus salutes the national ensign aboard the Los-Angeles class attack submarine USS Boise 764 following the submarine's return after a six-month deployment to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 23, 2008.

SANTA'S SALUTE

Santa Claus salutes the national ensign aboard the Los-Angeles class attack submarine USS Boise 764 following the submarine's return after a six-month deployment to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 23, 2008.

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