It was a homecoming seven months in the making for 1,200 sailors on the USS Tripoli. The amphibious assault carrier returned from its first deployment. ciaraencinastv captured the emotional moments as families were reunited.
The amphibious assault carrier returned from its first deployment.Families filled the pier with signs cheering every time they were greeted with waves by sailors ready to leave the ship."We're excited," said Macy Walker.She said it wasn't easy to give birth without her husband, but now they are through the deployment.While at sea in the western Pacific, sailors onboard the ship worked on operating as a platform for F-35s and also welcomed Marines onboard.
"The school drop-offs, the school pickups, the practices, the cheer competitions, cooking dinner every night, it's a lot," said Mercede Petchel. The sailors are on what's called sustainment, meaning they are ready for whatever operations may come their way. Later on, maintenance work is expected to be performed on the ship.
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