U.S. sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Dec. 16, 2013, as the ship arrives at Naval Station Everett, Wash. The Nimitz returned to its home port after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet, U.S. 6th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelyn D. Childs/Released)