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    USS Iwo Jima homecoming [Image 5 of 5]

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    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress uniform is being kissed by a woman in a white coat on a naval pier, likely during a homecoming event. The woman holds a handmade sign reading 'KISSY KISSY' in bold blue letters. In the background, a large naval vessel is docked with other families and personnel visible on the pier.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    12.20.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Julie Matyascik 

    Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command

    Culinary Specialist 1st Class Mike Handy, assigned to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), greets his family during a homecoming celebration. The multipurpose amphibious assault ship returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The homecoming marks the end of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group's deployment, where its ships supported Operation Enduring Freedom, Exercises African Lion, Eager Lion and International Mine Countermeasure Exercise 2012, and conducted maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.20.2012
    Date Posted: 12.20.2012 14:36
    Photo ID: 804936
    VIRIN: 121220-N-YC845-141
    Resolution: 1200x1800
    Size: 659.06 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 160
    Downloads: 4

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    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress uniform reunites with a woman at a naval pier, sharing a kiss upon homecoming. The sailor carries a large green military duffel bag on his back while the woman holds a bouquet of red roses and a small stuffed animal. A large naval vessel, likely an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship, is visible in the background along with a crowd of other families gathered for the homecoming event.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress uniform is joyfully reuniting with two young children, likely a homecoming event at a naval pier. She is holding one child in a green jacket while laughing broadly, as a second child reaches toward her. The emotional scene suggests a military homecoming reunion.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress blues uniform holds and kisses a young blonde toddler, likely during a homecoming or departure event at a naval pier. A large naval vessel is visible in the background, along with a crowd of people. The emotional moment suggests a family reunion or farewell.
    A person wearing a white military/naval cover (hat) is kneeling and embracing a young girl in a colorful jacket, surrounded by large olive-drab military duffel bags marked 'US'. Two other children stand nearby — a toddler in a Toy Story jacket and an older boy in a striped beanie. The scene appears to be a military homecoming reunion outside a parking structure.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress uniform is being kissed by a woman in a white coat on a naval pier, likely during a homecoming event. The woman holds a handmade sign reading 'KISSY KISSY' in bold blue letters. In the background, a large naval vessel is docked with other families and personnel visible on the pier.

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