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    Local Coast Guard crew returns from a successful multi-mission deployment [Image 2 of 6]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard servicemember holds a young toddler, both dressed in matching Navy blue Coast Guard uniforms. The child's uniform bears the name tag 'DUVALL', and the adult wears a cap reading 'WAESCHE 751' with 'U.S. COAST GUARD' embroidered on his shirt. Both are smiling broadly in what appears to be a sunny waterfront setting.

    ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.06.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Loumania Chenlo 

    U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

    Petty Officer 2nd Class James DuVall, an operations specialist assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, embraces his son, Paxton DuVall, after returning home from a 14-week deployment, at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif., Sept. 6, 2014. Waesche's crew routinely conducts counter-narcotics, homeland security, alien migrant interdiction operations, domestic fisheries protection, search and rescue and other Coast Guard missions from South America to the Bering Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Loumania Stewart)

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    Date Taken: 09.06.2014
    Date Posted: 09.08.2014 18:11
    Photo ID: 1539207
    VIRIN: 120430-G-AT057-025
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 15.3 MB
    Location: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 136
    Downloads: 14

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    Two U.S. Coast Guard personnel wearing orange life vests and blue hard hats stand on a dock observing a large naval vessel. The ship, likely a U.S. Navy warship, has numerous crew members or personnel lining its upper deck railing. The scene appears to be a port arrival or departure ceremony.
    A U.S. Coast Guard servicemember holds a young toddler, both dressed in matching Navy blue Coast Guard uniforms. The child's uniform bears the name tag 'DUVALL', and the adult wears a cap reading 'WAESCHE 751' with 'U.S. COAST GUARD' embroidered on his shirt. Both are smiling broadly in what appears to be a sunny waterfront setting.
    A uniformed Coast Guard service member is kissing a young infant on the cheek. The man is wearing a dark navy blue Coast Guard cap with visible yellow lettering and a matching uniform. The baby, dressed in white with a red accent, appears alert and wide-eyed during the affectionate moment.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter with hull number 751 is navigating a harbor, assisted by at least one tugboat. The large white vessel bears the distinctive red diagonal stripe of the U.S. Coast Guard and has personnel visible on deck. The scene is photographed from a shoreline with a planted agave or yucca in the foreground and a city skyline visible in the background.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member wearing a navy blue cap with 'U.S. Coast Guard' text is embracing two children in an emotional reunion hug. The man has his eyes closed and appears deeply moved as he holds both children close simultaneously. The scene strongly suggests a homecoming or return from deployment.
    A Coast Guard service member in uniform is crouching down to interact with a young boy, appearing to give or show him a small toy or object. A 'Welcome Home' sign with an American flag design is visible in the background, indicating this is a military homecoming event. The sign references the name 'Valentin' along with 'nica & RyFry', suggesting these are family members welcoming the service member home.

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