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Seaman Brad Murphy takes his new baby girl from his wife's arms after returning to San Diego, Calif., on April 4, 2006. Murphy, a U.S. Navy electrician's mate, was deployed onboard the Los Angeles class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754).

Seaman Brad Murphy takes his new baby girl from his wife's arms.

Seaman Brad Murphy takes his new baby girl from his wife's arms after returning to San Diego, Calif., on April 4, 2006. Murphy, a U.S. Navy electrician's mate, was deployed onboard the Los Angeles class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754).

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