Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group

Carrier USS George H. W. Bush in Eastern Mediterranean in Joint U.S.-Israel Exercise Juniper Oak

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with the Israeli Navy during exercise Juniper Oak 2023-2, Jan. 24, 2023 in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy Photo

Aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) is participating in the Juniper Oak, joint drills between Israel and the United States in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

The exercise kicked off on Sunday and will include assets from across the U.S. military branches, U.S. Central Command said in a news release this week.

“This...

https://news.usni.org/2023/01/25/carrier-uss-george-h-w-bush-in-eastern-mediterranean-in-joint-u-s-israel-exercise-juniper-oak

USS George H.W. Bush Operates with French, Italian Carriers in the Ionian Sea

From top clockwise ITS Cavour (CVH 550), FS Charles de Gaulle (R91), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)

U.S., French and Italian aircraft carriers operated together near Italy, the Navy announced on Wednesday.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) joined with Italian carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) and the French carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) for unspecified exercises in the Ionian Sea a week after the Pentagon announced five allied carriers would operate in Europe.

“We are stronger when we work together,...

https://news.usni.org/2022/11/23/uss-george-h-w-bush-operates-with-french-italian-carriers-in-the-ionian-sea

5 Aircraft Carriers Set to Operate Together in Europe for NATO Exercise

From top left clockwise USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), FS Charles de Gaulle (R91), HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), ITS Cavour (CVH 550), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)

U.S. aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will exercise with aircraft carriers from France, Italy and the United Kingdom as part of a joint operation across Europe meant to show NATO interoperability, the Pentagon announced Thursday.

The two American carrier strike groups, their embarked air wings...

https://news.usni.org/2022/11/17/5-aircraft-carriers-set-to-operate-together-in-europe-for-nato-exercise

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Now Under NATO Command

Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Andrew Howard watches as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), sails alongside the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 29, 2022. US Navy Photo

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group went under NATO command on Friday as part of the Neptune Strike 2022 exercise series, the deputy Pentagon press spokesperson announced.

“Neptune Strike 2022.2 and the Neptune series continues...

https://news.usni.org/2022/10/14/george-h-w-bush-carrier-strike-group-now-under-nato-command

Truman Carrier Strike Group Air Wing, Escorts Return

Families welcome home Sailors attached to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., during the squadron’s homecoming, Sept.5. US Navy Photo

Members of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group are returning home after an extended deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, with Carrier Air Wing 1, which was embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) landing at their home fields on Monday.

USS San Jacinto (CG-56) is expected arrive in Norfolk, Va., tomorrow,...

https://news.usni.org/2022/09/07/truman-carrier-strike-group-air-wing-escorts-return

Carrier USS George H.W. Bush Joins Truman Strike Group in Mediterranean

Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) transits the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 4, 2022. US Navy Photo

For the first time in recent memory, two U.S. carrier strike groups are now in the Mediterranean Sea as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its seventh month, USNI News has learned.

On Thursday morning, carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and guided missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG-99) and USS Truxtun (DDG-103) passed through the...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/25/carrier-uss-george-h-w-bush-joins-truman-strike-group-in-mediterranean

Sister Ship of Sunken Russian Cruiser Moskva Departs Mediterranean, U.S. Destroyers Follow Behind

RTS Marshal Ustinov (055) departing the Mediterranean Sea on Aug. 24, 2022. Photo by Michael J. Sanchez used with permission.

The sister ship of the Russian guided-missile cruiser sunk by the Ukrainian Navy has left its position in the Mediterranean Sea after six months, USNI News has learned.

RTS Marshal Ustinov (055), sister ship to the former RTS Moskva (121), passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday after operating in the Mediterranean Sea since early February, according to ship...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/24/sister-ship-of-sunken-russian-cruiser-moskva-departs-mediterranean-u-s-destroyers-follow-behind

USS Bulkeley Leaves for Homeport Shift to Rota; USS Delbert D. Black Leaves for Maiden Deployment

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) departs Naval Station Norfolk August 4, 2022, commencing the ship’s scheduled homeport shift to Rota, Spain, as part of the U.S. Navy’s long-range plan to gradually rotate the Rota-based destroyers. US Navy Photo

USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) left Norfolk, Va., for its new home in Rota, Spain, on Thursday evening, according to a tweet from a ship spotter.

Bulkeley will be part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe ships in Rota...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/05/uss-bulkely-leaves-for-homeport-shift-to-rota-uss-delbert-d-black-leaves-for-maiden-deployment

Navy Relieves Growler Squadron Commander Aboard USS Harry S. Truman

Cmdr. Matthew McCormick. US Navy Photo

The Navy on Wednesday relieved the commanding officer of the electronic attack squadrons aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), the service announced.

A Navy official told USNI News that Cmdr. Matthew McCormick, the CO of the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, was relieved due to inappropriate behavior that is still under investigation.

The Carrier Air Wing 1 commander relieved McCormick “due to loss of confidence in his ability...

https://news.usni.org/2022/06/08/navy-relieves-growler-squadron-commander-aboard-uss-harry-s-truman

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 6, 2022

USNI News Graphic

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of June 6, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:298In Sasebo, Japan

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Adrian Serrata, from Round Rock, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship...

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