A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, “Tridents,” is greeted by family and friends after returning to Naval Station Norfolk, May 15, 2026, following a historic 11-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 Stephany Bussolotti-Clark)
| Date Taken: | 05.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.15.2026 11:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9686287 |
| VIRIN: | 260515-N-SU928-2990 |
| Resolution: | 2558x4080 |
| Size: | 1.3 MB |
| Location: | VIRGINIA, US |
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