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Emotional Military Homecomings

Heartwarming scenes of military reunions, with families embracing returning servicemen and women, celebrating love and dedication in vibrant outdoor settings.

220630-N-OX321-2708 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (June 30, 2022) - Capt. Timothy Thompson embraces his wife, Amy, after handing her his retirement flag during his retirement ceremony held at the conclusion of the Commander, Task Force 67 change of command where he was relieved by Capt. Bryan Hagar as the Commodore for CTF 67. Thompson retires after having served 37 years in the United States Navy.
220630-N-OX321-2708 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (June 30, 2022) - Capt. Timothy Thompson embraces his wife, Amy, after handing her his retirement flag during his retirement ceremony held at the conclusion of the Commander, Task Force 67 change of command where he was relieved by Capt. Bryan Hagar as the Commodore for CTF 67. Thompson retires after having served 37 years in the United States Navy.
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The first two Guardian flights to experience a Space Force ecosystem within Air Force Basic Military Training graduated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on June 22-23, 2022. More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated, and Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, reviewed the ceremony.
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060417-N-7660S-004. Base: USS Carter Hall (LSD 50)
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000707-N-1110A-509. Base: Liberty Island State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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BALTIMORE (Sept.10, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Chaselynn Watters, a microbiologist with Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) speaks to Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore attendees about NMRC's mobile laboratory capabilities. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is Baltimore's celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the city of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.
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110426-N-7680E-021FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (April 26, 2011) Capt. Grady Banister, left, executive officer of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), is interviewed on the Joyce Kaufman Show during Fleet Week Port Everglades 2011. More than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen participate in this South Florida tradition honoring the sea services and establishing relationships through community outreach and increased awareness of the naval services.
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230628-N-EU502-1558 SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2023) - A Sailor assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) hugs his wife after the ship arrived pierside at Naval Base San Diego June 28, 2023. Decatur, a part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, returned following a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. While on deployment, Nimitz Strike Group conducted operations in U.S. 7th Fleet including: deterrence and presence operations; multinational exercises; integrated multi-domain training; long-range maritime strike exercises; anti-submarine warfare; information warfare operations; air defense operations; multiple ship navigation; and formation maneuvering and refueling-at-sea operations.
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Airmen converse at the Air Force Ball at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, September 16, 2022. The U.S. Air Force has been around for 75 years now, with the AF Ball celebrating it's anniversary.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Phoebe Yozamp, assigned to U.S. Army Installation Management Command Europe, presents red roses to Ms. Kristen Danbeck, wife of the outgoing commander of USAG Bavaria, Col. Christopher R. Danbeck, during a change of command ceremony at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 12, 2022. Col. Danbeck relinquished command to Col. Kevin A. Poole.
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220402-N-HD110-1201MAYPORT, Fla. - (April 2, 2022) -- Boatswains Mate 2nd Class James Dowdee, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), reunites with his dog as the ship returns from deployment to Naval Station Mayport, April 2, 2022. Milwaukee was deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
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060811-N-4014G-406. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR - HICKAM, Hawaii (Jan. 18, 2024) Hawaiian Kahu Bruce Keaulani and Aunty Kehaulani Lum give the members of Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill (NCTF-RH) a Hawaiian blessing during a Plank Owner Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam, Jan. 18, 2024. Charged with the safe closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF), NCTF-RH was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. The task force is forming and expects take on responsibilities for Red Hill from Joint Task Force-Red Hill in early Spring 2024. NCTF-RH continues to engage in conversations in formal and informal forums with the people of Hawaii, regulatory agencies, and experts and officials to keep stakeholders informed as the Navy works to safely and deliberately close the RHBFSF.
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Senior Airman John Hovde, a 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management journeyman, and his partner, Silvia, perform with Airman 1st Class Evan Nuber, a 31st Munitions Squadron munitions operations technician, and his partner, Alisea, during the 17th annual Debutant Ball June 21, 2015, in Cordenons, Italy. Beginning in March, Airmen practiced two times a week and daily during the two weeks prior to the event.
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Pacific Partnership 2010 Commander Capt. Lisa Franchetti shakes hands with U.S. Consul General in Surabaya Kristen Bauer aboard the USNS Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2010's visit to Ternate, Indonesia, on July 17, 2010.
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060317-N-0879R-005. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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220602-N-IE405-1875 POZZUOLI, Italy (June 2, 2022) Capt. James Stewart, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, smiles at his daughter Sydney Stewart after she receives her high school diploma during the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony at NSA Naples' Carney Park in Pozzuoli, Italy, June 2, 2022. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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221210-N-WF272-1094 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 10, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Bell, a native of Freeport, Ill., assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, mans the Navy recruiting booth prior to the Army-Navy football game held at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 2022. The game marked the 123rd meeting between the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and the U.S. Army Black Knights. NTAG Philadelphia encompasses regions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia, providing recruiting services from more than 30 talent acquisition sites with the overall goal of attracting the highest quality candidates to ensure the ongoing success of Americas Navy.
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220810-N-GR655-0167 GROTON, Conn. (August 10, 2022) - A sailor attached to the USS Indiana (SSN 789) poses for a photo with his family during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 10. Indiana returned to homeport from its 2nd full deployment since commissioning in support of the Navy's maritime strategy - supporting national security interests and maritime security operations - in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Indiana and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.