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USS Princeton (CG 59) Returns to Homeport

250813-N-WN039-1016 Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Dinh Truong, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) shares a first kiss with his spouse after the ship’s return to its homeport of San Diego following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Aug. 13, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly)