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Tribune caption on the back, dated Jun 18, 1971, "Carrier Ranger's 'proud' crew salutes return to Alameda after eight months tour of duty in Gulf of Tonkin." Handwritten at the top, "U.S.S. Ranger under Golden Gate Bridge." Photo is an aerial shot of the aircraft carrier as it has just passed under the Golden Gate Bridge. On the desk of the ship, sailors are in a formation that says "Proud to Serve." More sailors line the edge of the ship around the deck. A helicopter sits on the deck on one end and three jets are parked on the opposite end.

Used: Oakland Tribune