Kitty Hawk pulls back into port, less than a two weeks after departure - 9/11

Fri, 2 Jul 2021 21:57:32 GMT

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The USS Kitty Hawk returned to port early Sunday morning, contrary to news reports that the carrier and its escorts were headed to the Indian Ocean. Family members, relieved the ship returned so soon after its Sept. 21 departure, gathered pier-side to watch as the ship was guided into port by several tugboats and smaller craft. “I’m surprised that they are back so early, but I’m very happy about it,” said Monica Gummerus, who just completed training as one of the ship’s ombudsmen. The ombudsmen serve as a link between the ship and the crew’s family, especially when the ship is at sea.