USS John Stennis returns to Naval Station Kitsap a

USS John Stennis returns to Naval Station Kitsap after spending six-months in support of Middle East operations.

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P.J. Bell waves a flag while talking to her son Lt. Cmdr Ryan Overholtvez, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

P.J. Bell waves a flag while talking to her son Lt. Cmdr Ryan Overholtvez, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA. The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of Middle East operations. UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Amy Shears kisses her husband, Petty Officer First Class Justin Shears, after the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and it's 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations. Shears is hold his son Will.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Three-year-old Savannah helps her mother Christina Bassett draw a welcome home sign for Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Bassett as the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and it's 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      A USS John C. Stennis crew member waves to his family as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      A USS John C. Stennis crewman heaves a line as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Petty Officer First Class Christon Harding holds his six-month-old daughter Lilleeana, who was born while he was at sea on board the USS John C. Stennis,  on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Lt. Sean Kugler, is welcomed by his family, Stephen, 7, Shianne, 3, and his wife, Melissa, after the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      P.J. Bell waves a flag while talking to her son Lt. Cmdr Ryan Overholtvez, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Lt. Patrick Emery walks down the brow of the USS John C. Stennis after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant.

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      USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Cassondra Benton holds three-month-old Bryden as she looks for her husband, Petty Officer Third Class Travis Benton, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant.

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      USS John C. Stennis crew members depart the ship after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier docked at its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      USS John C. Stennis Commanding Officer, Capt. Ronald Reis hugs his family, (L),  while Rear Adm. Craig Faller, strike group commander, hugs his wife Martha after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Odalis Lee, holds a Happy Birthday sign for her husband, Cmdr. Chad Lee, an officer stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Leslie Miller is reflected in the front windshield as she takes a picture of the USS John C. Stennis, as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      A family member holds a welcome home sign for his wife as the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Petty Officer First Class Riley Brayden hugs his Son, Bryant, after the USS John C. Stennis , a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      James Anderson wears a U.S. Flag while watching the USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Mihaja White, holds a welcome home sign for her son-in-law as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier John C. Stennis pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      USS John C. Stennis crew members look for loved ones as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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      Family members ( L to R) Trevor Blevins, Mardell Blevins, Nicole Liddle and William Liddle hold aloft a sign for Senior Chief Rozy Castellanos, who's stationed board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • USS John C. Stennis Commanding Officer, Capt. Ronald Reis hugs his family, (L),  while Rear Adm. Craig Faller, strike group commander, hugs his wife Martha after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Lt. Sean Kugler, is welcomed by his family, Stephen, 7, Shianne, 3, and his wife, Melissa, after the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • A family member holds a welcome home sign for his wife as the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • USS John C. Stennis crew members depart the ship after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier docked at its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • A USS John C. Stennis crewman heaves a line as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • A USS John C. Stennis crew member waves to his family as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • USS John C. Stennis crew members look for loved ones as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Leslie Miller is reflected in the front windshield as she takes a picture of the USS John C. Stennis, as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Lt. Patrick Emery walks down the brow of the USS John C. Stennis after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant.

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  • Petty Officer First Class Christon Harding holds his six-month-old daughter Lilleeana, who was born while he was at sea on board the USS John C. Stennis,  on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Amy Shears kisses her husband, Petty Officer First Class Justin Shears, after the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and it's 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations. Shears is hold his son Will.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Odalis Lee, holds a Happy Birthday sign for her husband, Cmdr. Chad Lee, an officer stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Cassondra Benton holds three-month-old Bryden as she looks for her husband, Petty Officer Third Class Travis Benton, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant.

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  • P.J. Bell waves a flag while talking to her son Lt. Cmdr Ryan Overholtvez, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Mihaja White, holds a welcome home sign for her son-in-law as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier John C. Stennis pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Family members ( L to R) Trevor Blevins, Mardell Blevins, Nicole Liddle and William Liddle hold aloft a sign for Senior Chief Rozy Castellanos, who's stationed board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Petty Officer First Class Riley Brayden hugs his Son, Bryant, after the USS John C. Stennis , a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • Three-year-old Savannah helps her mother Christina Bassett draw a welcome home sign for Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Bassett as the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and it's 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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  • James Anderson wears a U.S. Flag while watching the USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant

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Lt. Sean Kugler, is welcomed by his family, Stephen, 7, Shianne, 3, and his wife, Melissa, after the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantA family member holds a welcome home sign for his wife as the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantUSS John C. Stennis crew members depart the ship after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier docked at its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantA USS John C. Stennis crewman heaves a line as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantA USS John C. Stennis crew member waves to his family as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantUSS John C. Stennis crew members look for loved ones as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantUSS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantLeslie Miller is reflected in the front windshield as she takes a picture of the USS John C. Stennis, as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantLt. Patrick Emery walks down the brow of the USS John C. Stennis after the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant.Petty Officer First Class Christon Harding holds his six-month-old daughter Lilleeana, who was born while he was at sea on board the USS John C. Stennis,  on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantAmy Shears kisses her husband, Petty Officer First Class Justin Shears, after the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and it's 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations. Shears is hold his son Will.   UPI /Jim BryantOdalis Lee, holds a Happy Birthday sign for her husband, Cmdr. Chad Lee, an officer stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantCassondra Benton holds three-month-old Bryden as she looks for her husband, Petty Officer Third Class Travis Benton, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant.P.J. Bell waves a flag while talking to her son Lt. Cmdr Ryan Overholtvez, who's stationed on-board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantUSS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantMihaja White, holds a welcome home sign for her son-in-law as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier John C. Stennis pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantFamily members ( L to R) Trevor Blevins, Mardell Blevins, Nicole Liddle and William Liddle hold aloft a sign for Senior Chief Rozy Castellanos, who's stationed board the USS John C. Stennis as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantPetty Officer First Class Riley Brayden hugs his Son, Bryant, after the USS John C. Stennis , a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulled into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantThree-year-old Savannah helps her mother Christina Bassett draw a welcome home sign for Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Bassett as the USS John C. Stennis, a 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.  The carrier and it's 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim BryantJames Anderson wears a U.S. Flag while watching the USS John C. Stennis crew members man the rails as the 1,092-foot-long aircraft carrier pulls into its home port on on March, 2, 2012 at Naval Station Kitsap in Bremerton, WA.  The carrier and its 3,200 crew members arrived Friday after spending a six-month deployment in support of  Middle East operations.   UPI /Jim Bryant