171210-N-VH385-0047 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Puget Sound on its way back to homeport at Naval Base Kitsap. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)
171210-N-VH385-0068 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Puget Sound on its way back to homeport at Naval Base Kitsap – Bremerton. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)
171210-N-SH284-583 PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors man the rails as it transits Sinclair Inlet, enroute to its homecoming following a six-month deployment. Nimitz is part of the Nimitz Strike Group (CSG 11), returning to its homeport, Naval Base Kitsap following its deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. 5th Fleet in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)
171210-N-SH284-319 MANCHESTER, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors man the rails while friends and family look on, enroute to its homecoming following a six-month deployment. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)
171210-N-SH284-349 MANCHESTER, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors man the rails as it passes the Seattle skyline while friends and family look on, enroute to its homecoming following a six-month deployment. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)
171210-N-HA101-0021 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Rajari Moore hugs his mother, Shameka Moore, during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica C. Tukes/Released)
171210-N-HA101-0017 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Keith Hamilton holds his daughter during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica C. Tukes/Released)
171210-N-HA101-0178 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Richard To hugs his girlfriend during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica C. Tukes/Released)
171210-N-HA101-0251 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) Airman Lance Campbell kisses his wife, Nicole Campbell, during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica C. Tukes/Released)
171210-N-HA101-0021 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) Loved-ones await the arrival of their Sailors during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica C. Tukes/Released)
171210-N-OT701-0040 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls into port at Naval Base Kitsap. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Greg Hall/Released)
U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Michael Zegarra shares the traditional first kiss with his wife Caterina Zegarra, after the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulled into port at Naval Base Kitsap, Washington, Dec. 10, 2017. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Greg Hall)
171210-N-OT701-0113 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) A Sailor greets his family after the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulled into port at Naval Base Kitsap. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Greg Hall/Released)
171210-N-OT701-0293 BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) Sailors and families depart the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) following its return to port at Naval Base Kitsap. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Greg Hall/Released)
MANCHESTER, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2017) USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sailors man the rails while friends and family look on, enroute to its homecoming following a six-month deployment. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)