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    A group of U.S. Navy sailors in dress blue uniforms and white Dixie cup covers are standing at attention along the rail of a naval vessel, likely during a 'manning the rails' ceremonial formation. The ship appears to be in port at what looks like Portsmouth, England, identifiable by the Spinnaker Tower visible in the background skyline. The scene suggests a formal arrival or departure ceremony.

    PORTSMOUTH, En

    10.18.2018

    Photo by Seaman Raymond Maddocks 

    U.S. Navy           

    181018-N-IC246-0227
    PORTSMOUTH, England (Oct. 18, 2018) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) man the rails as the ship pulls into Portsmouth, England, Oct. 18, 2018. Forrest Sherman is currently deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) will continue its deployment by conducting sustainment operations in the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Raymond Maddocks/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.18.2018
    Date Posted: 10.26.2018 00:33
    Photo ID: 4846930
    VIRIN: 181018-N-IC246-0227
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 707.68 KB
    Location: PORTSMOUTH, En
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