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NORFOLK (March 11, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise as the ship passes Ft. Monroe National Monument. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik)
Enterprise begins last trek to Norfolk
Updated: Friday, 30 Nov 2012, 10:53 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 01 Nov 2012, 11:43 PM EDT
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - 10 On Your Side was the only local news crew to board the USS Enterprise on her last return from deployment.
The crew of more than 5,000 Sailors and Marines have been deployed for nearly eight months supporting operations in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Sea and is scheduled to arrive back in Norfolk Sunday, Nov. 4.
Photos: USS Enterprise makes final deployment
The homecoming will be Enterprise's 25th and last homecoming after 51 years of service. Enterprise will be inactivated in a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk Dec. 1, 2012.
WAVY's Art Kohn will be reporting from the Enterprise throughout this weekend.
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