{"id":8535,"date":"2017-08-21T20:48:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T20:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/08\/21\/bofwxtd2vzgf5axd5u6cegcy3y\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:52:36","slug":"bofwxtd2vzgf5axd5u6cegcy3y","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/gallery\/2017\/08\/21\/bofwxtd2vzgf5axd5u6cegcy3y\/","title":{"rendered":"Carrier Bush, Air Wing 8 return to Norfolk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-20257\" data-id=\"20257\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-2.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-2.jpg.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-2.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-2.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-2.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 21, 2017) The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush is guided by tug boats alongside Pier 14 at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. after returning from 212-day deployment, which saw them spend 99 day &#8220;on the line&#8221; in the fight against ISIS. Photo by Mark D. Faram\/staff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"1050\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-20269\" data-id=\"20269\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-4.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-4.jpg.jpg 619w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-4.jpg.jpg?resize=177,300 177w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-4.jpg.jpg?resize=604,1024 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 21, 2017) As a detachment of line handlers awaits the ship&#8217;s mooring lines, from the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush comes alongside Pier 14 at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. after returning from 212-day deployment. Photo by Mark D. Faram\/staff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-20278\" data-id=\"20278\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-6.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-6.jpg.jpg 700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-6.jpg.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-6.jpg.jpg?resize=683,1024 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 21, 2017) A sailor from Strike Fighter Squadron 37 disembarks the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush onto Pier 14 at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. after returning from 212-day deployment. Photo by Mark D. Faram\/staff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"508\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-20283\" data-id=\"20283\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-3.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-3.jpg.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-3.jpg.jpg?resize=300,145 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-3.jpg.jpg?resize=768,372 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-3.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,495 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 21, 2017) Sailors from the  aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush man the rails of the ship as is the Navy custom when returning from deployment. Photo by Mark D. Faram\/staff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1050\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-20290\" data-id=\"20290\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-5.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-5.jpg.jpg 830w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-5.jpg.jpg?resize=237,300 237w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-5.jpg.jpg?resize=768,972 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-5.jpg.jpg?resize=809,1024 809w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 21, 2017) Walter Custer Jr. and his daughter Sabrina of Johnstown, Penn.,  wait anxiously for a glimps of Aviation Electronic&#8217;s Technician Walter Custer III. Custer was embarked on the  aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush which returned Aug. 21 from a 212-day deployment. Photo by Mark D. Faram\/staff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-20296\" data-id=\"20296\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-7.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-7.jpg.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-7.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-7.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bush-Return-7.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 21, 2017) Machinist&#8217;s Mate 3rd Class Stephanie Reese kisses her husband Dajon Reese after the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush docked at Pier 14 at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. after a 212-day deployment. Photo by Mark D. Faram\/staff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norfolk, Va. The aircraft carrier George H.W. 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