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USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns from Deployment

25 May 2021

From Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to San Diego, May 25, marking the completion of its deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.

Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG), departed on deployment Dec. 23, 2020, to the U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-VY375-1361 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Airman Kateryna Trach, from Kiev, Ukraine, mans the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-VY375-1223 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-GT175-1237 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Pircbrown)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-GT175-1147 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors take a group photo before manning the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Pircbrown)
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) walk towards the pier.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-FQ994-1205 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) walk towards the pier as the ship returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert S. Price)
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-FQ994-1107 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert S. Price)
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-FQ994-1099 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert S. Price)
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-FQ994-1094 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert S. Price)
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) passes Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery as it returns to Naval Air Station North Island.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-ZZ513-1017 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) passes Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery as it returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Natalie M. Byers)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-VY375-1473 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship passes by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) while returning to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-VY375-1455 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-VY375-1429 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 70) returns to homeport in San Diego, Calif.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-VY375-1241 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Aviation Electrician�s Mate 2nd Class Cassell Bullock, left, from Lynchburg, Va., and Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Terrence Turner, from Houston, man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island May 25 after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Campos, from Manassas, Va., greets his family on the pier.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-TL141-1481 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Campos, from Manassas, Va., greets his family on the pier onboard Naval Air Station North Island upon the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt’s (CVN 71) return from deployment, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dylan Lavin)
Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, left, and Capt. Eric Anduze, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), deliver remarks during a press briefing.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-TL141-1340 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, left, and Capt. Eric Anduze, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), deliver remarks during a press briefing onboard Naval Air Station North Island as the ship returns from deployment, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dylan Lavin)
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island,
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-GW654-1138 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, the lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olympia O. McCoy)
Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-GT175-1428 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship arrives at Naval Air Station North Island, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Pircbrown)
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brian Escobaradams, from Bremerton, Wash., greets his wife and new born baby.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210525-N-GS837-1054 SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brian Escobaradams, from Bremerton, Wash., greets his wife and new born baby on the pier upon the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt ’s (CVN 71) return from deployment, May 25, 2021. Theodore Roosevelt, lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Faith McCollum)