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    Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton return home following 162-day patrol in the Western Pacific [Image 1 of 13]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter is underway on open water near a large suspension bridge, identifiable as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay. The image is taken at either dawn or dusk, with warm golden light on the horizon. The vessel displays a distinctive diagonal red stripe on its hull, characteristic of U.S. Coast Guard livery.

    ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    11.22.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi      

    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) approach the Golden Gate Bridge Nov. 22, 2019, as they return to their homeport in Alameda, California, following a 162-day patrol in the Western Pacific. The crew of the Stratton deployed June 13, 2019, under the tactical control of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet, enforcing United Nations Security Council resolutions against North Korea. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew S. Masaschi)

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    Date Taken: 11.22.2019
    Date Posted: 11.22.2019 15:52
    Photo ID: 5932850
    VIRIN: 191122-G-DX668-1026
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 3.73 MB
    Location: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter is underway on open water near a large suspension bridge, identifiable as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay. The image is taken at either dawn or dusk, with warm golden light on the horizon. The vessel displays a distinctive diagonal red stripe on its hull, characteristic of U.S. Coast Guard livery.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter is passing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay at dusk or dawn. The vessel is white with distinctive Coast Guard markings and is navigating westward or eastward through the strait. The city of San Francisco is faintly visible in the background against a warm, hazy horizon.
    A military or coast guard vessel is navigating open water during twilight or early morning hours, with an American flag visible on its mast. A hazy city skyline, consistent in profile with San Francisco, is visible in the background across the bay. Numerous seabirds are scattered across the scene, and the lighting suggests either dawn or dusk conditions.
    The image is taken from inside a vessel's wheelhouse or bridge, looking forward through condensation-covered windows toward open water at dawn or dusk. A silhouetted operator is seated at the helm with navigation screens visible. In the distance, a large warship or naval vessel is visible through haze on the water.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter with hull number 752 is underway on calm waters during twilight or early dawn conditions. The large white vessel displays the distinctive Coast Guard diagonal red stripe on its bow and is populated with personnel visible on the deck. A cityscape and what appears to be a bridge are faintly visible in the background on the left horizon.
    A large group of military personnel, predominantly in U.S. Coast Guard navy blue uniforms, pose for a formal group photograph on the flight deck (helicopter landing pad) of a Coast Guard cutter. Several individuals in the center front are holding what appears to be a colorful striped flag, possibly representing a foreign nation or port visited. A small number of personnel in U.S. Army/military camouflage uniforms and a few in orange survival suits are also visible among the group.
    A homecoming scene aboard what appears to be a U.S. Coast Guard vessel returning to port, likely in San Francisco Bay given the visible bridge and skyline in the background. A red handmade sign is attached to the ship's railing reading 'Maddison & Molly ❤ Daddy's Home!' celebrating a service member's return. The image captures an emotional military homecoming moment with the vessel underway on the water.
    A group of uniformed personnel, likely U.S. Coast Guard members based on their dark blue uniforms and caps, are standing along a railing, possibly on a ship or elevated platform. Two individuals are holding handmade signs welcoming home crew members of what appears to be the USCGC Stratton. The background shows a hilly suburban landscape with trees and buildings under hazy conditions.
    Military personnel in dark uniforms stand along a ship's railing observing a large naval vessel numbered '751' docked in a harbor. The scene is backlit by a bright sun, creating strong silhouettes of the crew members on the right side of the frame. The setting appears to be a naval port or shipyard with industrial structures visible in the background.
    A military homecoming or welcome event is taking place outside a brick building, with families holding signs, American flags, and blue balloons. A person wearing a large inflatable pink unicorn costume is a notable centerpiece of the gathering. Children and adults are present, with handmade signs expressing messages of love and anticipation for a returning service member.
    A U.S. Coast Guard service member in uniform crouches down to look at a large piece of paper or sign with two young children at what appears to be a Coast Guard pier or homecoming event. The adult is wearing a cap marked 'U.S. Coast Guard USCGC STRATTON' and a blue uniform. American flags and Coast Guard vessels are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Coast Guard service member wearing a 'USCGC Stratton' cap is joyfully embracing someone in what appears to be a homecoming or departure ceremony. Red, white, and blue balloons are visible in the background, along with other people gathered on what appears to be a pier or dock area. The scene conveys a warm, emotional reunion typical of military homecoming events.
    A military servicemember in dark blue uniform is reunited with his family on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel. The family holds a handmade sign reading 'We Would Wait Forever But, 163 Days Is Long Enough — We Missed You Daddy!' indicating a homecoming after a 163-day deployment. The group consists of two adults and four children posing together on the ship's deck.

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