Within Our View > USNS Comfort Continuing Promise '09 (10)
US Hospital Ship Comfort Returns From South American Deployment
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USNS Comfort
The USNS Comfort just off the coast of Haiti - April '09
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Port Everglades Tugboat
On departure day of '09 Tiger Cruise, St. John's tugboat gets into position.
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Atlantic Ocean Sunrise
One day into Tiger Cruise, a shot of an Atlantic Ocean sunrise.
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Assigned Lifeboat
102-man Lifeboats - this is #1.
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Black Balloons Signify Helo Demos
During helo demonstrations, black balloons are raised signifying 'restricted ability to maneuver.'
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Departure Readiness
Pilots and crew ready themselves for departure/take off.
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Take-Off
Last helicopter departs the Comfort for Naval Station Norfolk.
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Norfolk, VA Pier
Navy personnel prepare to tie the Comfort to her moorings at Navy Station Norfolk pier.
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Welcoming Party
Family and friends of those onboard the USNS Comfort welcome them home after 4-month deployment.
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Our First Lady
First Lady Michelle Obama posing for pictures after her welcome-home speech to USNS Comfort personnel - 7/31/2009.