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    USS Fort Lauderdale Completes Maiden Deployment with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group [Image 11 of 12]

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    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress white uniform is sharing a kiss with a woman with red hair who is holding a bouquet of red roses and a smartphone. The scene appears to be a military homecoming or reunion event, likely at a naval pier or dock. The emotional moment is captured in sharp focus against a blurred background with other people present.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.16.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Derek Cole 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    NORFOLK, Va. (July 16, 2026) — A U.S. Sailor assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) embraces his spouse on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk following an 11-month deployment with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, July 16, 2026. Fort Lauderdale deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole)

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    Date Taken: 07.16.2026
    Date Posted: 07.16.2026 14:39
    Photo ID: 9814402
    VIRIN: 260716-N-AV223-1691
    Resolution: 2678x3348
    Size: 2.21 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 3

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    A crowd of civilians gathers along a waterfront to observe a large U.S. Navy warship bearing hull number 28 passing by. The ship is decorated with an American flag and red, white, and blue bunting, with sailors visible manning the rails, suggesting a ceremonial homecoming or commissioning event. The foreground crowd appears to be family members and spectators watching and photographing the vessel.
    A large U.S. Navy warship bearing the hull number '28' is shown in a harbor, decorated with red, white, and blue bunting consistent with a commissioning or homecoming ceremony. The vessel appears to be a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD). Red tugboats are assisting the ship, and a red commercial vessel is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy warship bearing hull number 28 is docked at a pier, decorated with red, white, and blue bunting and garlands, indicating a commissioning or homecoming ceremony. Personnel in white dress uniforms are visible lining the ship's rails, while observers in the foreground wear orange life vests and dark blue uniforms. The festive decorations and formal crew arrangement strongly suggest an official naval ceremony.
    Four naval personnel in white dress uniforms stand at attention on the deck of a gray military vessel. A large red, white, and blue flag — consistent with the United States flag — is draped along the ship's railing below them. The scene appears to depict a formal naval ceremony, likely a port arrival, departure, or commemorative event.
    A naval crew member in blue coveralls and a tan cap is throwing a heaving line with a red monkey fist knot from a ship's porthole or hatch opening. A second crew member wearing sunglasses and dark clothing observes from inside the vessel. The gray-painted hull and existing mooring lines suggest this is a docking or line-passing operation.
    A military homecoming event where family members are gathered to welcome returning service members. A woman holds a young boy while two children make heart shapes with their hands raised above their heads. The crowd holds handmade welcome signs, indicating an emotional reunion at a naval or military installation.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white service dress uniforms are present at an outdoor podium event, likely a ceremony or press briefing near a naval vessel. The foreground officer is speaking at a wooden lectern equipped with microphones, while a second officer stands attentively in the background. Both wear senior officer cover caps with gold insignia, suggesting flag or senior captain-level rank.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white service dress uniform stands at a wooden podium, appearing to address an audience. The officer wears a white combination cover with gold insignia, shoulder boards indicating the rank of Captain (O-6), and a name tag reading 'JWANN MACK' with 'COMMANDING OFFICER' beneath it. The setting appears to be an outdoor military ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in white dress uniform is being embraced and kissed by a young child upon returning home from deployment. The emotional reunion is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a naval pier or dock, surrounded by other families celebrating homecomings. A blue sign in the background reads 'Welcome Home PSSN Ceicy Wal...' indicating this is an official homecoming event.
    A woman in a white naval officer uniform with gold rank insignia on her shoulder is embracing a man in a sage green polo shirt. The man is smiling broadly and appears emotional, holding a white naval cover (hat) behind her back. The woman is holding a large bouquet of blue and white flowers, suggesting a reunion or celebratory event.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress white uniform is sharing a kiss with a woman with red hair who is holding a bouquet of red roses and a smartphone. The scene appears to be a military homecoming or reunion event, likely at a naval pier or dock. The emotional moment is captured in sharp focus against a blurred background with other people present.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress white uniform bends down to greet a young girl running toward him during what appears to be a homecoming ceremony at a naval base. A smiling woman in a blue floral jumpsuit, likely the child's mother, walks closely behind. A crowd of onlookers, including other naval officers and civilians, watches and records the emotional reunion.

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