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A submarine travels in water with mountains in the background, all of which have a purplish tint.

Homeward Bound

The ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana travels in Hood Canal, Wash., May 3, 2018, as it returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith

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