NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 9, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) heave line while departing Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, May 9, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting a scheduled deployment and provides an inherently flexible naval force capable of deploying across combatant commands to meet emerging missions, deter potential adversaries, reassure allies and partners, enhance security and guarantee the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kerri Kline)