Amelia Carpenter, 3, runs to her father Chief Travis Carpenter during the USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrival at Naval Station Everett on Monday. The Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer is the second of four new destroyers to be based in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

The USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at Naval Station Everett on Monday. At left is the USS Griddley, the first of four destroyers to be based at the naval base. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

A naval band conductor looks over his shoulder, waiting for the appropriate time, before the band strikes up the “Anchors Aweigh” song as the USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Friends and family look for loved ones as the USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Everett Mayor Ray Stephenson, right, walks past the USS Sampson (DDG 102) after boarding and meeting with officers and crew at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

The USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

A seaman from the USS Sampson (DDG 102) waves at loved ones as the ship arrives at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

An officer and crew pose for a group photo as the USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Crew star under the 5-inch gun as the USS Sampson (DDG 102) docks at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Ashley and Jesse Carpentier hug after the USS Sampson (DDG 102) docks at Naval Station Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)