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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Hyatt shovels snow off the pier where the attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) is moored at Submarine Base New London, Conn., on Feb. 22, 2008.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Hyatt shovels snow off the pier.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Hyatt shovels snow off the pier where the attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) is moored at Submarine Base New London, Conn., on Feb. 22, 2008.

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