Overview

• The carrier and its escort ships docked at Naval Air Station North Island on August 14 after 269 days away from homeport.
• The strike group sailed more than 275,000 nautical miles and conducted over 10,000 air sorties during the deployment.
• Carl Vinson began in the Western Pacific with exercises such as Pacific Steller and joint drills with Japan and South Korea.
• In March and April the group joined Operation Rough Rider, launching naval and air strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from the North Arabian Sea.
• Thousands of sailors reunited with family on the pier and received commendations from Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt and Capt. Joshua Wenker for their endurance and professionalism.