Families and friends of U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, the “Bear Aces,” wait to greet their Sailor after returning to Naval Station Norfolk, May 11, 2026, following a historic eleven-month deployment to U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. CVW-8 logged more than 5,500 flight hours in support of Operation Epic Fury alone, and more than 11,800 launches throughout the 11-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert S. Price)
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 15:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9676670 |
| VIRIN: | 260511-N-FQ994-2037 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.72 MB |
| Location: | US |
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