NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Oct. 14, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) deploys from Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 14, 2023. The Ike Carrier Strike Group will conduct a scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility in support of enhanced vigilance activities and operations with NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch)