News 8 Throwback: Navy ship homecomings in San Diego 1965 - 1996
From four destroyers returning in 1965 to a Desert Storm-era ship return in 1996, this week s Throwback collects memories of Navy homecomings in San Diego. Author: Jennifer Lothspeich (Digital Content Producer), Barbara Nielsen (Archives Editor) Published: 4:10 PM PDT April 26, 2021 Updated: 4:10 PM PDT April 26, 2021
SAN DIEGO As a military town, San Diego has served as homeport to several Navy ships over the years. News 8 was there to capture the emotional homecomings whenever these vessels returned to America s Finest City after lengthy deployments. From multiple destroyers coming home in 1965 to military spouses greeting loved ones in 1996, this week s News 8 Throwback captures some of the magic moments of these happy reunions.