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A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, “Spartans,” is greeted by family and friends after returning to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, May 12, 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 First Class Aubrey Stueven)
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 13:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9681256 |
| VIRIN: | 260512-N-HM576-1007 |
| Resolution: | 7779x5186 |
| Size: | 6.93 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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Carrier Air Wing 8 Returns from Historic 11-Month Deployment
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