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A sailor in uniform holds a child as his wife smiles. Both the infant and the woman are holding roses.

Rosy Homecoming

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Art Richardson is greeted by his wife and child during a homecoming event for the USS San Juan at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., June 6, 2023.

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Tags: connecticut, military life, military families, navy, military spouses, military children
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner VIRIN: 230606-N-UR986-0170Y.JPG

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