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A soldier hugs his wife and daughter at a pier with a vessel and other soldiers in the background.

Tight Embrace

A soldier assigned to the USAV M.G. Charles P. Gross hugs his wife and daughter before deploying from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 1, 2024. The Charles P. Gross deployed to provide logistical support and establish a roll-on roll-off pier capability that allows ship-to-shore humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

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