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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brennon Potter greets his family at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., March 21, 2024, following a deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation to strengthen ties with NATO allies and partners.

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