Sailor Paints Epic Portrait of Popeye

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    In the ship's foc'sle stands a portrait of a brawny sailor, with his cover cocked to the side and a pipe in his mouth. He controls the helm as fierce emerald waves crash behind him. Despite the chaotic scene, the mighty Popeye stands strong and proud over deck department's space. U.S. Navy Seaman Marlena Peter, through unexpected circumstances and a gift for painting, is the artist who gives USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) its splash of color. Read the whole story at http://go.usa.gov/Zd2B

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