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USS Carl Vinson Docks at Pearl Harbor Ahead of Return to San Diego

The carrier made its first port call in 125 days with sailors rendering honors at the USS Arizona Memorial after a distant earthquake produced a minor tsunami surge in Pearl Harbor.

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The USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group arrived in Hawaii on Wednesday (7/30) on what’s expected to be its final stop before it returns to its home base in San Diego. (US Navy)

Overview

  • USS Carl Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, arrived at Pearl Harbor on July 30 for a scheduled port visit, marking its first call in 125 days.
  • Sailors manned the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier approached the harbor, underscoring naval tradition and presence in the Pacific.
  • Crew members rendered honors at the USS Arizona Memorial, connecting contemporary operations to World War II heritage.
  • A magnitude-8.7 earthquake off Russia generated a tsunami wave that raised local sea levels by over 5 feet without causing significant damage at Pearl Harbor.
  • The port visit serves as the carrier’s final stop before a five-day transit back to its home port in San Diego to conclude a nine-month deployment.