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    Former First Lady congratulates USS Houston on final deployment [Image 6 of 8]

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    Naval personnel are standing atop the sail (conning tower) of the USS Houston submarine, a U.S. Navy fast-attack submarine. The crew members are dressed in white naval uniforms and are wearing safety harnesses, suggesting the vessel is in port or maneuvering. An American flag is flying from the mast, and a wooden nameplate reading 'USS HOUSTON' is prominently displayed.

    PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    10.28.2015

    Photo by Lt. Brett Zimmerman 

    Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

    PEARL HARBOR (OCT. 28, 2015) Cmdr. Scott McGinnis and his crew moor the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) returning from a 6-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Cmdr. McGinnis successfully lead his crew through the Houston’s final deployment and completing missions vital to national security. Houston is now slated to begin the deactivation process as Virginia-class submarines replace the aging Los Angeles-class. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Brett Zimmerman/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.28.2015
    Date Posted: 10.29.2015 03:36
    Photo ID: 2255705
    VIRIN: 151028-N-EF781-040
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 7.73 MB
    Location: PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII, US
    Web Views: 165
    Downloads: 23

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    A submarine is transiting a harbor accompanied by a tugboat, with a naval base visible in the background. Personnel are visible standing on the submarine's deck, suggesting a port arrival or departure operation. Multiple warships and cranes are silhouetted against a hazy sky in the background, indicating a major naval installation.
    A U.S. Navy submarine is arriving or departing a naval port facility, with crew members in white uniforms standing on the hull in a formal manning-the-rails formation. A tugboat named 'TIGER' is positioned alongside the submarine to assist with maneuvering. The background shows a busy naval base with multiple ships, cranes, and port infrastructure.
    A group of U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms are crossing a gangway from what appears to be a submarine at a naval pier. A banner on the gangway railing reads 'Welcome Home USS Houston.' The scene appears to be a homecoming ceremony at a naval base, likely Pearl Harbor based on the tropical surroundings.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress white uniform is kneeling on one knee on a red carpet, appearing to propose to a young woman who is covering her mouth in apparent surprise or emotion. The scene takes place at a naval pier or dock, with a submarine visible in the background, suggesting this is a homecoming event. Other sailors in uniform and festive decorations including tinsel garlands are visible in the background.
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    Naval personnel are standing atop the sail (conning tower) of the USS Houston submarine, a U.S. Navy fast-attack submarine. The crew members are dressed in white naval uniforms and are wearing safety harnesses, suggesting the vessel is in port or maneuvering. An American flag is flying from the mast, and a wooden nameplate reading 'USS HOUSTON' is prominently displayed.
    The image shows naval personnel in white and blue uniforms working on top of a submarine, likely during a docking or mooring operation at a naval base. Several sailors are crouched and working with lines/ropes on the curved hull of the submarine. A harbor with port facilities, buildings, and other vessels is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in white dress uniform is down on one knee proposing to a young woman in a navy blue dress at what appears to be a military homecoming event. The woman has her hand raised to her mouth in an emotional reaction, while onlookers including photographers, veterans, and civilians witness the moment. The event takes place on a red carpet near a dock or pier, consistent with a naval vessel homecoming ceremony.

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