Family and friends of U.S. sailors stationed aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) observe the ship's arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii May 15, 2012. Carl Vinson transitioned back to its home port in San Diego following a six-month deployment to the Pacific and the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgham/Released)