070523-N-7653W-183 NORFOLK (May 23, 2007) - Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Brad Croft, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), hugs his wife and son following the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk after the longest deployment by a carrier strike group since 2003. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG) deployed Oct. 3, 2006 to the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility to support ongoing operations including efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Maritime Operations in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justan Williams (RELEASED)