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A mother and her midshipman son smile and embrace each other on the U.S. Naval Academy's campus.

Midshipman and Mom

Navy Midshipman 4th Class Graham Brothers greets his mother at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Aug. 11, 2017, during liberty call, which signifies the end of the academy’s boot camp-style orientation. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brianna Jones

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