U.S. Department of War

05/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2026 18:07

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel tomorrow to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, to welcome home nearly 4,500 sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, alongside their families, following their 11-month deployment. Returning vessels include the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), and USS Mahan (DDG 72).

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