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    USS Thomas Hudner Returns to Naval Station Mayport After Nine-Month Deployment [Image 1 of 4]

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    A large group of family and friends gathered at a naval pier to welcome home a sailor named Breijah. The group holds a sign reading 'Welcome Home Breijah - Hero, Sailor, Family' with an anchor graphic and a photo of the sailor. A naval vessel is visible in the background, and several people are waving small American flags.

    UNITED STATES

    08.09.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Keenan 

    U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet

    Friends and family wait on the pier at Naval Station Mayport for the return of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), Aug. 9, 2026. The ship and crew completed a nearly nine-month deployment operating in the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class David Keenan)

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    Date Taken: 08.09.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 16:11
    Photo ID: 9860980
    VIRIN: 260809-N-JH316-1001
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 4.93 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 8
    Downloads: 1

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    A large group of family and friends gathered at a naval pier to welcome home a sailor named Breijah. The group holds a sign reading 'Welcome Home Breijah - Hero, Sailor, Family' with an anchor graphic and a photo of the sailor. A naval vessel is visible in the background, and several people are waving small American flags.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress white uniform is reuniting with his family at what appears to be a homecoming ceremony at a naval base. He is holding a young boy while a woman embraces a young girl in a red dress who is holding a small American flag. The background shows other sailors in uniform and civilians gathered at the pier.
    A senior naval officer in white dress uniform is speaking into a handheld microphone or radio handset, likely aboard a naval vessel. The officer displays gold shoulder boards indicating high rank, possibly an admiral or senior captain. He appears to be making an announcement or communicating via ship's intercom or radio system.
    A military homecoming event where families and loved ones gather to welcome returning service members. Two boys in the foreground hold handmade signs reading 'We're Here to Pick Up Our Hero' and 'Yay! You're Home,' decorated with American flag motifs. The background shows a crowd of civilians and Navy personnel in white uniforms.

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