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Christmas lights are displayed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), docked at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as part of the 2008 Operation Decoration lighting contest on Dec. 18, 2008. Naval Station Norfolk commanders judged the commandís displays based on holiday spirit and creativity.

Christmas lights are displayed aboard the USS Wasp.

Christmas lights are displayed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), docked at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as part of the 2008 Operation Decoration lighting contest on Dec. 18, 2008. Naval Station Norfolk commanders judged the commandís displays based on holiday spirit and creativity.

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