The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the staff of carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, returns to Naval Station Norfolk following an eight-month deployment, April 23, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
USNI News: Carrier USS George H.W. Bush Returns From 8-Month Mediterranean Deployment
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) pulled into its homeport in Norfolk, Va., on Sunday, marking the end of an eight month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
The aircraft carrier left Norfolk on Aug. 10 for its deployment and arrived in the Mediterranean to relieve the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group at the end of August.
Bush spent 230 days in the Mediterranean, anchoring the regional deterrence and presence missions amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Update #1: USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier rocks battle flag on return home from deployment (Task & Purpose)
Update #2: USS George HW Bush returns to Norfolk after deployment (Navy Times)
WNU Editor: 8-months is a long time.