Kidd (DDG 993) - Naval Cruise Book

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Moored. Shift Clolors! Then tlie Captain speaks to the crowd followed by cheers from the piei . The crowd waits impatiently for the brow to be put in place. Even though this evoliuion goes smoothly it seems like it will take forever before it is complete. Finalh, crewmembers and their families reunite for the first time in six nionlhs. Top Left: Smiling; l.uts .ire ihe normal sight i KIDD todav! (.tntir: ' WTICOME HOME! B. torn: F.iinil .iiul liiinds s.i ii .ill uilh this sii ' iil OI»FH TIO tVtVv;r )i ii{i sroini