NORFOLK, Va. (April 23, 2023) Airman Robert Valdez, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) embraces a family member after the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk following an eight-month deployment, April 23. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group was deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch)