Posted on 06/22/2010 6:13:27 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) entered the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) June 18 after completing a successful transit through the Suez Canal.
Truman CSG is relieving Dwight D. Eisenhower CSG as part of a routine rotation of forces during a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and theater security cooperation (TSC) efforts in the region.
"I am very proud of the men and women of the Truman Carrier Strike Group as we join the 5th Fleet," said Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, commander, Carrier Strike Group 10. "We have trained hard to support our troops on the ground in Afghanistan, and we look forward to working with our regional maritime partners to enhance interoperability and security."
For many Sailors and Marines aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), this is their first time operating in the 5th Fleet AOR. Several crew members who went topside during the Suez Canal transit observed the sand dunes and the level of navigational skill required to steer the aircraft carrier safely through the passage.
"I was surprised by how close we were to land," said Seaman Jason Kowalski, from Truman's deck department, who stood watches on the forecastle and bridge during the transit.
For Seaman Marissa Cambora, also from deck department, the transit drove home the reality that the aircraft carrier was far from its homeport of Norfolk, Va.
"It was exciting to see palm trees and sand dunes," said Cambora. "Everything is new and different. It makes you realize that after months of preparation, we're actually here."
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Heading to Iran?
It will be heading to the Persian Gulf
Maybe they will run into that Iranian ship headed to Gaza. Ooooops
I don’t think I’m ever going to get used to seeing a US carrier at sea without a bunch of Tomcats on deck.
The last that I heard, the Iranian ship heading to Gaza returned to port as soon as the U.S. fleet transited the Canal.
The last that I heard, the Iranian ship heading to Gaza returned to port as soon as the U.S. fleet transited the Canal.
The last that I heard, the Iranian ship heading to Gaza returned to port as soon as the U.S. fleet transited the Canal.
“Obama has no doubt sent ahead the fleet’s position and maneuvers to the Chinese, Russians, and Iranians as a gesture of “American diplomacy”.”
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You assume the Navy told him.
If so, I assume he asked ;
“Tell me again. Where ? “
My dad was a design engineer and project manager on the old A-7. Really miss seeing those on decks too.
Navy.mil has shown CVN 75 in 5th Fleet AO for a few
weeks now...
Peace through strength.
I did work on the Phoenix fire control for that bird, and got to watch it perform in a couple of airshows in RI.
The new birds might be better, but I’m missing that dogfighter.
Thanks for posting the hughmongus image of CVN-75.
It’s now my computer’s desktop image for at least a month or so!!!
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