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A sailor aboard the USS Springfield heaves a shot line as the submarine prepares to moor pier side during a scheduled port visit in Toulon, France, May 17, 2016. The Springfield is supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo

Springfield Shot Line

A sailor aboard the USS Springfield heaves a shot line as the submarine prepares to moor pier side during a scheduled port visit in Toulon, France, May 17, 2016. The Springfield is supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo

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