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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Todd Talstein walks with his family during a homecoming celebration for the fast-attack submarine USS Toledo at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 12, 2019.

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Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Hoskins VIRIN: 190912-N-LW591-0080Y.JPG

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