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An excited sailor hugs a person carrying a baby in front of a ship.

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A sailor reunites with loved ones after the USS Carl Vinson returns to San Diego, Aug. 14, 2025, from a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

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Tags: Military Life, Military Families, Navy, military children, Indo-Pacific
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs VIRIN: 250814-N-PV401-1307M.JPG

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