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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 8, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate checks a torque on an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 3, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) chains down a spot dolly in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 31, 2024) A U.S. Navy Operations Specialist stands watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 3, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, replace a wire harness on an air rest spot in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 2, 2024) Two U.S. Navy Air-Traffic Controllers monitor air contacts aboard the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 3, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic attaches red gear to the wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 8, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate attaches a clamp on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 7, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors prepare to transport a carbon dioxide tank aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 8, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate checks a torque on an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 3, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) chains down a spot dolly in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 31, 2024) A U.S. Navy Operations Specialist stands watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 3, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, replace a wire harness on an air rest spot in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 2, 2024) Two U.S. Navy Air-Traffic Controllers monitor air contacts aboard the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 3, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic attaches red gear to the wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 8, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate attaches a clamp on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 7, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors prepare to transport a carbon dioxide tank aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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Does it get hot inside working aboard the US Naval ships. I see a lot them sailors took off the top portion of their overalls during work.

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Does it get hot inside working aboard the US Naval ships. I see a lot them sailors took off the top portion of their overalls during work.

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It does get hot at times. Particularly in confined spaces.

On the other hand I know when I worked in the missile magazines aboard USS John F Kennedy & USS Midway it was sometimes cold down there. We had to wear jackets at times.

All USN ships have AC. BUT..sometimes there are issues. Just like anywhere in life.

U.S. Navy Seaman Leonard Williams, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Norfolk, Virginia, handles line on the weather decks while departing the port of Busan, South Korea, for exercise Ssang Yong 24, Aug. 31, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney)



The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) steams in the Pacific Ocean July 12, 2024. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)



U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys, attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, September 13, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)



U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Latonza Dabiden, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Memphis, Tennessee, directs a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, September 12, 2024.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles



A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to the “Vikings” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to touch down on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, September 13, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)



Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Amy Sarmiento, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Black Hawk, Colorado, oversees aircraft movement on the flight deck while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, September 12, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)



Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Latonza Dabiden, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Memphis, Tennessee, directs a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, September 12, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)



Two MV-22B Ospreys, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct flight deck operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, July 23, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Normand Basque)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2024) – A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Mighty Bison" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, approaches the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 19, 2024. These carrier landing qualifications are a first for the CMV-22B Osprey on a Ford-class aircraft carrier. USS Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)





ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2024) – A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Mighty Bison" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, lands on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2024) – Sailors assigned to air department of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78, refuel a CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Mighty Bison" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, on the flight deck, Sept. 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2024) – A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Mighty Bison" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, lands on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2024) – Sailors assigned to the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), load cargo into a CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Mighty Bison" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, on the flight deck during aircraft carrier qualifications, Sept. 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2024) – Sailors assigned to the "Mighty Bison" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, load passengers into a CMV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during aircraft carrier qualifications, Sept. 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)

Performance division recruits carrying state flags march on the drill deck during U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's pass in review at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 19, 2024. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher M. O'Grady)



The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Hatakaze-class guided missile destroyer JS Shimakaze (TV-3521) while conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 23, 2024. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF continue to train together to improve interoperability and strengthen joint capabilities. For more than 60 years, the U.S.-Japan Alliance has been the corner stone of stability and security and is crucial to the mutual capability of responding to contingencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)



An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, left, and an E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the “Grey Hawks” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120, approach the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), during carrier qualifications, Sept. 20, 2024. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)



U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and EOD technicians from the Ukrainian Navy, conduct underwater demolition operations off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria, during exercise Sea Breeze 2024, Sept. 13, 2024. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2024-3 is focused on explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)



Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Jossue Garcia, assigned to air department aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands arresting gear officer watch on the flight deck, Sept. 16, 2024. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tajh Payne)



Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jesus Rascon, from El Paso, Texas, stands watch on the bridge aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship transits the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd James Finney)



Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Salazar and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Charles Reece manually fire the Mark 38 Mod 3 25 mm machine gun system during a pre-action calibration firing exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Bulkeley is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Macklin)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Joshua Juco, from Dededo, Guam, signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 9, 2024. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gladjimi Balisage)



U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and EOD technicians from the Ukrainian navy conduct underwater demolition operations off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria, during exercise Sea Breeze 2024, Sept. 13, 2024. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2024-3 is focused on explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)



An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 approaches the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 9, 2024. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)



Sailors conduct firefighting training in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo)



Sailors transport ordnance during an ordnance handling evolution aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre)



Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Maurice Hawkins, right, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Ouachita Green, from Ashburn, Georgia, conduct maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Sept. 14, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Pimpaka Kruthun)



SASEBO, JAPAN (Sept. 19, 2024) Sailors man the rails of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) as it arrives to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing a homeport swap from San Diego, California, Sept. 19, 2024. San Diego is operating in the U.S 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez)

USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) strike group deploys from Norfolk​

NORFOLK, Va. – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment, Sept. 23.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and USS Stout (DDG 55) will join the Harry S. Truman and guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), to conduct a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navy’s globally deployed force.

“This deployment comes on the heels of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group’s nine-month mission that highlighted the need for continuity in our sustained presence amid escalating international tensions,” said Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “The Truman Carrier Strike Group will contribute to the ongoing training and combat readiness of our naval forces. The operational experience gained through these deployments is invaluable for maintaining a deep bench of skilled warfighters with trust and confidence in their system’s reliability, adaptability, and lethality in a rapidly changing security environment.”

The Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Carabiniere (F 593) is expected to join the strike group and support operations and exercises during portions of the deployment. HSTCSG practiced interchangeability and transfer of authority with Carabiniere during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in August.

“Over 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group have put in a tremendous effort to train and prepare to demonstrate the combat power and flexibility of our U.S. Naval forces and the warfighting advantage they bring anywhere in the world,” said Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, commander HSTCSG. “We are looking forward to operations in the SIXTH Fleet area of operations and to working with our Allies and partners to continue building interoperability and deter potential adversaries and threats.”

The deployment follows months of intense training and preparation, including the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and various underway training exercises such as Group Sail and COMPTUEX.

“At the heart of the Carrier Strike Group is the aircraft carrier, and this impressive warship remains the cornerstone of the Navy’s forward presence through sea control and power projection capabilities,” said Capt. Dave Snowden, commanding officer of Harry S. Truman.

“I’m incredibly proud of our Team Truman and Tarbox Sailors and their warfighting spirit and professionalism that brings our ship and flight deck to life.”

Throughout its 26 years of service, Harry S. Truman has deployed nine times to support critical missions and numerous operations and played a pivotal role in the United States’ commitment to ensuring a free and open international order that promotes security and prosperity.

The squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard Harry S. Truman include:

- The “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11

- The “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143

- The “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81

- The “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136

- The “Main Battery” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144

- The “Seahawks” of Control Squadron (VAW) 126

- The “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72

- The “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11

- A detachment from the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 4

Ships of DESRON 28 include the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Stout and USS Jason Dunham.

To learn more about the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike group, please visit its website, Facebook, or DVIDS page. For more information about the flagship, please visit its website, Facebook, or Instagram.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 24, 2024) Sailors reposition a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft on the the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting training carrier qualifications for the Chief of Naval Air Training. This is the first opportunity for student naval aviators from Training Air Wings (TW) 1 and 2 to launch and recover on an underway aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Theodore Morrison)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2024) -- A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from Training Squadron (VT) 9, performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE).



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 24, 2024) -- Sailors refuel T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from Training Squadron (VT) 7 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE).





ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2024) -- T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from Training Squadron (VT) 9 performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE).





ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2024)T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from Training Squadron (VT) 9 is recovered on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE).

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Daivon Solomon mans a M2AI .50-caliber machine gun during a sea-and-anchor evolution aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE). Dwight D. Eisenhower returned from an underway conducting training carrier qualifications for the Chief of Naval Air Training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Theodore Morrison)



Sailors stand watch on a .50-caliber machine gun mount aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship departs Apra Harbor, Guam, after a brief stop for parts, Sept. 26, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ikia Walker)



Lt. Cmdr. John Brennan, from Nashville, Tennessee, divisional officer of air department's flight deck crash and salvage division, and Lt. Sarah Amorio, from Petaluma, California, divisional officer of air department's primary flight control division, signal an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, to take off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 25, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)



Sailors onload a Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in Darwin, Australia, Sept. 20, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)



The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) exits San Diego harbor as part of a homeport change in the Pacific, Sept. 22, 2024. Preble's forward presence supports the United States’ commitment to the defense of Japan, enhances the national security of the United States, and improves its ability to protect strategic interests. Preble’s move directly supports the Defense Strategic Guidance to posture the most capable units forward in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram)



Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Emmanuel Hernandez, from Los Angeles, assigned to air department’s flight deck crash and salvage division, directs an CMV-22B Osprey from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRM) 30 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)



Sailors from USS Omaha (LCS 12), along with five U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement members, transit in a rigid-hull inflatable boat to a foreign flagged fishing vessel in support of the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12. Omaha, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, is operating in support of OMSI in the Indo-Pacific region. A U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment from the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team embarked aboard Omaha is supporting maritime fishery law enforcement operations for U.S. and Pacific Island nations in Oceania. OMSI is a Secretary of Defense program that leverages Department of Defense assets to increase U.S. Coast Guard maritime security and maritime domain awareness support in Oceania through operations in remote U.S. Exclusive Economic Zones and bilateral maritime law enforcement agreements with Pacific Island nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman First Class Weiju Lai)