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    USNS Comfort arrives in Norfolk [Image 1 of 3]

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    A group of people stand at a waterfront watching a large ship approach through heavy fog or haze. One person holds a blue 'Welcome Home' balloon decorated with fireworks and American flag imagery, suggesting a military homecoming event. A large vessel with a prominent red cross marking is visible in the misty background, indicating it may be a naval hospital ship.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    03.13.2010

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour 

    U.S. Navy           

    Family and friends of Sailors and staff embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort wait on the pier as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Comfort completed a seven-week deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to provide medical care in Haiti as part of Operation Unified Response. The Comfort surgical team performed more than 800 surgeries. Comfort will return to homeport in Baltimore after a short port visit in Norfolk.

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    Date Taken: 03.13.2010
    Date Posted: 03.14.2010 18:54
    Photo ID: 259872
    VIRIN: 100313-N-3165S-016
    Resolution: 1500x2100
    Size: 963.4 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 6

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    A group of people stand at a waterfront watching a large ship approach through heavy fog or haze. One person holds a blue 'Welcome Home' balloon decorated with fireworks and American flag imagery, suggesting a military homecoming event. A large vessel with a prominent red cross marking is visible in the misty background, indicating it may be a naval hospital ship.
    The image shows the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), a U.S. Naval Hospital Ship, identifiable by its white hull and large red cross markings. A Moran tug boat (named 'Karen Moran') is assisting the vessel, likely during a docking or departure maneuver. The scene appears to be in a harbor or coastal waterway under overcast skies.
    A large white hospital ship marked with prominent red crosses is visible on the water, likely departing or arriving at port. In the foreground, observers hold a heart-shaped silver balloon reading 'I love you' with rose illustrations, suggesting a farewell or welcome gathering for medical personnel aboard. The scene conveys an emotional moment between civilians and those serving on the vessel.

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    disaster relief
    Operation Unified Response
    Haiti Earthquake
    NMCS

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