NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 26, 2022) – A Sailor reunites with his family following the return of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 26. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a scheduled deployment with Allies and partners in an effort to build strategic relationships and contribute to a stable and conflict-free Atlantic region, while also showcasing the U.S. Navy’s most advanced class of aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kris R. Lindstrom)