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    USS San Antonio Returns Home from Deployment [Image 6 of 12]

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    A large gray U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship is moored at a pier, viewed from a bow-on perspective. An American flag is visible flying from the superstructure, and a red tugboat bearing the letter 'M' is positioned alongside the vessel. The ship appears to be in port, secured with mooring lines including a distinctive red and blue braided line running from the bow to the dock.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    10.08.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua M Tolbert 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    NORFOLK, Va. – Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), part of the USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 8, following a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua M. Tolbert)

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    Date Taken: 10.08.2021
    Date Posted: 10.08.2021 15:22
    Photo ID: 6881049
    VIRIN: 211008-N-NX690-0006
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 1.56 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 46
    Downloads: 10

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    A large U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship bearing hull number '17' is moored at a naval facility, surrounded by floating containment booms or barriers in the foreground. The vessel is painted in standard naval haze gray and flies an American flag from its mast. The scene appears to be taken from across the water under overcast skies.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship is moored at a pier, painted in standard naval haze gray. An American flag is prominently displayed flying from the mast area. Personnel in white uniforms are visible along the deck rails, suggesting a formal ceremony or departure event.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship bearing hull number 17 is docked at a pier, with an American flag visible on its superstructure. A military turboprop aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, is flying overhead. The overcast sky and calm water suggest a ceremonial or homecoming event at a naval installation.
    A large U.S. Navy warship is docked at a pier, with naval personnel in camouflage uniforms and orange safety vests stationed along the dock. The scene appears to depict a mooring or undocking operation, with multiple lines and cables laid out along the pier. An American flag flies prominently from the ship's mast under overcast skies.
    A large US Navy warship bearing hull number '17' is docked at a pier. Two sailors on the dock wearing orange life vests marked 'LHD-3' observe the vessel, while several crew members look down from the ship's deck. A decorative rope or line adorned with red, white, and blue bunting extends diagonally from the ship's bow to the dock, suggesting a ceremonial event such as a commissioning or homecoming.
    A large gray U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship is moored at a pier, viewed from a bow-on perspective. An American flag is visible flying from the superstructure, and a red tugboat bearing the letter 'M' is positioned alongside the vessel. The ship appears to be in port, secured with mooring lines including a distinctive red and blue braided line running from the bow to the dock.
    Navy personnel in camouflage uniforms and safety vests are handling mooring lines on a pier alongside a large gray naval vessel marked with the hull number '17'. The sailors are managing multiple lines including a decorative red, white, and blue ceremonial rope, suggesting a commissioning or homecoming event. One sailor wears a white hard hat with 'BM' markings, indicating a Boatswain's Mate rating.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in camouflage uniforms and white hard hats are observing a large ship's ramp or bow door being raised or lowered via a crane mechanism. The scene appears to be a pier-side operation involving a naval vessel, likely a transport or amphibious ship. Personnel are visible both on the dock and inside the ship's open vehicle/cargo bay.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress uniform is holding a young infant while smiling broadly, in what appears to be a homecoming reunion at a naval pier. A woman wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses and a patterned face mask stands beside him, adjusting her mask. A large gray naval vessel is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress uniform is holding and smiling at a young infant dressed in a nautical-themed outfit with anchor prints and suspenders. The scene appears to take place dockside, with a large gray naval vessel visible in the background. The moment suggests a homecoming or reunion event.
    A naval homecoming scene showing military personnel reuniting with family members on a pier or dock area. A naval officer in dark dress uniform holds a smiling infant while interacting with another sailor in white uniform who is removing a face mask. A large gray naval vessel is visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms are disembarking from a naval vessel at a pier or naval base. All personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this photo was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic era. The sailors are carrying military-style duffel bags and backpacks, with one sailor in the foreground holding red roses, indicating a homecoming event.

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    Amphibious Transport Dock Ship
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    USS San Antonio
    LPD 17
    Iwo Jima

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