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May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, and Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, left, pose with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge Commanding Officer Cdr. Ryan Miller during the homecoming celebration for the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_053 Copyright: xMc1xJohnxBellino UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, is piped aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan by side-boys during the homecoming celebration at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_052 Copyright: xMc1xJohnxBellino UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Navy Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, left, salutes the side boys as he is piped aboard the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford during the homecoming celebration at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_051 Copyright: xMc1xJohnxBellino UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, and Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, left, pose with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan Commanding Officer Cdr. Chris Cummins during the homecoming celebration for the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_046 Copyright: xMc1xJohnxBellino UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, shakes hands with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, right, as Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, center, looks on arrival at the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford for homecoming celebrations at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_043 Copyright: xMc1xJohnxBellino UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, stands with Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, left, during the homecoming celebration for the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_045 Copyright: xMc1xClayxM.xWhaley UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, is welcomed by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, right, pier side for homecoming celebrations for the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_042 Copyright: xMc1xJohnxBellino UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, and Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, left, salute the side boys as they board the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford during the homecoming celebration at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_041 Copyright: xMc1xClayxM.xWhaley UsxNavyx
May 18, 2026, Norfolk, Va, United States of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, salutes as he departs the Ford-class super carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford following the homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship returned following a historic 11-month deployment sailing over 57,713 nautical miles. Norfolk United States of America - ZUMAp138 20260518_zaa_p138_047 Copyright: xMc1xClayxM.xWhaley UsxNavyx