 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, with embarked squadrons of carrier Air Wing 7, returned to its home port of Norfolk, Virginia, ahead of schedule from a deployment in the Middle East. And we are absolutely thrilled to be home for the holidays. We sail something like 5,000 nautical miles, over 8,500 sordings, almost 1,000 more sordings. For instance, we're always very creative. Sailors departed the ship to reunite with family and friends that have gathered on the gear. Eisenhower is scheduled to be in port until late February, allowing time for Ike's flight deck to be resurfaced before returning to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Reporting for Navy Public Affairs, Support LMD East, I'm Petty Officer Rob Alwood.