Cruiser USS Princeton, Destroyer USS Sterett Return Home After 9-Month Deployment

Sailors return to San Diego after extended Navy deployment

(The Center Square) — After spending almost nine months overseas, the USS Carl Vinson and Carrier Strike Group One returned to Naval Base San Diego on Thursday afternoon, with friends, families and newly born babies waiting to greet them home.

Cruiser USS Princeton, destroyer USS Sterett return home after 9-month deployment

During the nine-month deployment, Princeton and Sterett sailed into the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation, including time in the Red Sea.

USS Sterett returns to San Diego after 9-month deployment

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- After completing nine months of being deployed overseas, U.S. Navy sailors greeted their loved ones as the USS Sterett docked at Naval Base San Diego on Wednesday. Their reunion warmed hearts on the cool cloudy morning. Some were feeling overwhelmed with emotion. “I’m so excited, I love you Felicia. Welcome home!” said Navy mom, Priscilla Sena. Others were struggling to find the words. “No words. Really amazing. Happy a…