USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Europe

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Naval Station Norfolk on on Monday for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations.

The Truman Carrier Strike Group includes guided-missile destroyers USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and USS Stout (DDG 55), as well as the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Additionally, the Italian Navy frigate ITS Carabiniere (F 593) is expected to join the group for portions of the deployment, highlighting the importance of international cooperation.

This deployment underscores the U.S. Navy’s commitment to maintaining a strong presence in strategically important regions. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of responsibility (AOR) spans half the Atlantic Ocean, from the Arctic to Antarctica, including several European seas. It covers Russia, Europe, and most of Africa, encompassing 105 countries and over 1 billion people.

“The Truman Carrier Strike Group will contribute to the ongoing training and combat readiness of our naval forces,” said Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “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 deployment follows extensive preparation, including the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in August, which involved practicing interoperability with allied forces.

“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 of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

This mission marks the USS Harry S. Truman’s tenth deployment in its 26 years of service.

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