SAN DIEGO BAY (Feb. 11, 2013) Seaman Mathew Lauer lowers line towards the pier from the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released) 130211-N-DI878-200 Join the conversation A Sailor lowers a line to the pier. (8470063039)

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